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Sustainability FAQs

Will 逗逼直播 be banning meat products from being sold on campus?

The University does not intend to institute a ban on meat or dairy products on campus. In response to customer demand, we have increased our provision of vegetarian and vegan options (hot meals and sandwiches/salads etc.) and have redesigned menus to list these options first to enable consumer choice. The Sustainable Food Policy is available here.

The University addresses Sustainability in the context of the , aiming to balance environmental, social, cultural and economic considerations when making decisions. Livestock farming is a big part of life in Gwynedd and neighbouring counties. Banning red meat could have a negative effect on the local economy, culture and language. There could be other unintended consequences such as a negative effect on the health and well-being of local farmers and their families.

Local meat is procured for special events, at clients requests and for some catering outlets, but large-scale purchasing is subject to public procurement regulations.

Will 逗逼直播 be banning the sale/use of single use plastics on campus?

逗逼直播 has chosen to take a more measured approach to the use of plastics on campus, rather than banning single-use items. More information can be found here.

The 鈥淭hink Before You Drink鈥� campaign also aims to reduce the use of disposable/single-use items by encouraging students and staff to make use of reusable options in University catering outlets, therefore reducing single-use items.

Does 逗逼直播 have investments in fossil fuels?

逗逼直播 does not have any direct investments in extractive fossil fuels and has not had any such investments since 2016. With the assistance of our portfolio managers, 逗逼直播 implements a strict set of ethical and sustainability criteria when assessing our investments. As a result of these strict criteria, it is extremely unlikely that a company involved in fossil fuels will pass the screening process to be included within our investment portfolio. The University鈥檚 Sustainable Investment Policy can be found here.

Can 逗逼直播 expand wildflower areas to promote biodiversity on campus?

逗逼直播 has a target to expand wildflower areas across campus. The Grounds and Gardens team, along with our experts at Treborth Botanic Garden, are working to identify suitable areas and the most appropriate seed mixes and management regimes to ensure any new wildflower areas thrive. Read more about our Biodiversity activities here.

How do revolving doors save energy?

Revolving doors save energy as they prevent the loss of large amounts of heat from inside a building. A revolving door is a bit like an airlock, they are designed to ensure there is never a direct opening between the inside of a building and the outside. Whilst revolving doors do save energy by preventing heat loss, they may sometimes be 鈥渙ut of action鈥� for safety reasons, such as in high winds.

Why does 逗逼直播 provide single-use coffee cups?

The University provides single-use takeaway coffee cups for customers who do not have a reusable cup. If the University were to ban single-use coffee cups we would exclude those who do not have reusable cups from being able to purchase drinks at University outlets. Reusable coffee cups and water bottles are available to purchase from the University. When purchasing and using a reusable coffee cup, you can get a discount on every cup of tea/coffee you purchase in the reusable cup after that.

What is 逗逼直播 doing about the sustainability of promotional 鈥渇reebies鈥�?

We are working with departments internally within the University to help them think about the sustainability of the promotional items they give out at events.

Undeb have their own which includes guidance for stall holders at Undeb events like Serendipity, regarding sustainability and promotional 鈥渇reebies鈥�.

What is 逗逼直播 doing about period poverty?

Undeb Bangor have taken a lead on addressing period poverty at the University. Free sanitary supplies are available in many toilets around the campus. .

Where does rubbish and recycling from 逗逼直播 go?

Our principal waste contractor is Gwynedd Council, who collect our dry recycling, food waste and general waste. Food waste collected from the University is taken for Anaerobic Digestion, a process which creates energy and bio-fertiliser. More information about Anaerobic Digestion . The general waste collected from the University is sent to an Energy-from-Waste facility.

Further information about how Gwynedd Council handles the waste it collects .

Has 逗逼直播 declared a Climate Emergency?

逗逼直播 officially declared a Climate Emergency on 21st June 2019.

Has 逗逼直播 set a target date for being carbon neutral?

Yes, in June 2020 the University set a target to be net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon by 2030.