The world is facing a climate emergency and students around the globe are pioneering ways to minimize their impact on the environment.
You can be part of that change at Essex, by living in a way that's both lighter on the planet and lighter on your pocket.
Essex is in the top 3.5% of universities around the world for making a difference in society and working towards a more sustainable future. (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings)
You will join an Essex family of 20,000, committed to creating a better world, through bold university initiatives to cut carbon emissions and inspiring student-led schemes to live a lighter life.
Reducing meat consumption is one of the biggest individual contributions you can make to saving the planet and saving your pennies.
Fast is most definitely out of fashion and there is a growing trend for all things sustainable in clothing, whether through repairing, recycling, swapping, donating or buying from charity shops or ethical online outlets.
Our campus offers a range of sustainable transport options, including buses, bikes and e-scooters, and most of our student accommodation is within walking distance of the campus.
Small changes can make a big difference, and there are many ways that you can adjust how you study, live and work to reduce your environmental impact:
The university is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and reaching net zero emissions by 2035.
Our sustainability blogs cover a range of topics from fighting food waste to managing our energy in a cost-of-living crisis, and will provide you with ideas and updates about what we are doing to help tackle the climate emergency
Podcasts such as Louder than Words from our Centre for Public and Policy Engagement, discuss the big issues and how individual and collective action can impact the world for the better
We have a range of sustainability events throughout the year to get involved with.
Get involved in fighting climate change and protecting the environment through collective action. The Sustainable Students Society is a great place for you to share your passion, meet new friends, and make positive change.