The Green College Commitment

Bury College is on the journey to achieving the Green College Commitment and is focused on embedding green and sustainable technologies throughout the curriculum.   

Good practice in education for sustainability is embraced throughout teaching, learning, and assessment.

  • Annual reduction in CO2 emissions ↓6%
  • Annual decrease in gas use ↓5%
  • Annual decrease in electricity use ↓11%
  • Annual increase in water consumption ↑37%
  • Annual decrease in landfill waste ↓38%
  • Annual number of students engaged in sustainability awareness - 4,178

 

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Bury College’s recent transformation projects – Creating a more environmentally friendly campus

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