Favourite way to stay green on campus
You voted: Green Mary!![Green Mary](/topten/media/myqmul/images/green-mary-1024.jpg)
QMUL Sustainability's initiative Green Mary was the clear winner here, with many of you listing Green Mary activities and events as your favourite ways to stay green and be more sustainable. Events such as Green Mary Week are a great opportunity to access free bike maintenance and police safety advice, talk to local organisations and charities, and learn more about how to get involved with sustainability initiatives. The Green Mary Student Group also provides a number of opportunities for students to actively shape QMUL’s sustainability, and develop their own practicable knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues.
How else can you be more green?
Smoothie bikes
The smoothie bikes are a popular feature of Green Mary’s events throughout the year, remaining a firm favourite among our students. Next time you see the bikes on campus, hop on and ride to bag yourself a free smoothie!
Recycling bins
The Green Mary recycling bins around campus are a quick and easy way to recycle your waste. The bin itself is made from cardboard and is 100 per cent recyclable when it reaches the end of its life. Information on what can be recycled in the bins is also clearly displayed for ease of use. You can also donate unwanted clothes, shoes, books, electrical items and more in the British Heart Foundation (BHF) donation banks that have been installed on campus. The items are picked up and delivered to local BHF charity shops where they are sold to raise money for lifesaving research. You can find the donation banks in the following locations:
- Near the Lock Keepers Cottage
- Between Maynard House and Varey House
- Between Beaumont Court and Creed Court
QMSU café discount
Did you know that if you bring in your own cup or mug to any QMSU café, You can get 10 per cent off the retail price of your hot drink? This is a great way to do your bit to save the environment, and save on the pennies too! This only includes Ground, The Shield and the Learning Café.
Green Mary CampUS Challenge
The Green Mary CampUS Challenge is Queen Mary’s internal campaign to reduce energy use and to promote sustainability within the university-owned halls of residences by running an interhall competition, with the winner being the hall that reduces its electricity consumption by the biggest percentage. Prizes will be awarded each term, and at the end of the year, the hall with the biggest electricity reduction will win a party with free food, music and games!
Allotments
Have you been to the QMUL allotments yet? The Green Mary Community Garden allotment site provides you with an opportunity to grow vegetables, fruit and herbs on campus! Plots are allocated to allotment teams to make it fair for everyone who wants to use the site. You can find out more about how you can get involved here.