In recognition of the United Nations World Environment Day on 5 June, with the theme ‘solutions to plastic pollution’, join us for a litter pick on the Moulsecoomb campus to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Meet outside Mithras Annexe 12noon on Thursday 01 June to collect litter pickers, bags and gloves – all equipment will be provided. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the days weather.

What is World Environment Day and why should I get involved?

World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world and this year is being hosted by Côte D’Ivoire. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040. This year the theme of solutions to plastic pollution aims to highlight the action we must take to #BeatPlasticPollution, find solutions and reduce the use and production of plastic.

 Find out more about World Environment Day and solutions from across the world: Stories – Environment Day | United Nations, including how Nzambi and her team in Kenya are making paving bricks from recycled plastic.

Also read how Brighton graduate Tom Meades design studio, gomi, produces portable Bluetooth speakers made from waste plastic and  second-life e-bike batteries: Brighton graduate launches new sustainable speakers made from waste plastic and e-bike batteries.

A mechanic from Bike for Life South will be providing free bike checks 23 May at Falmer and 24 May at Moulsecoomb, 11am – 3pm.

These sessions are funded from the Department for Transport’s Capability & Ambition Fund, through Brighton and Hove City Council.

The basic maintenance check offered includes minor mechanical adjustments and cycle advice including:

1. Bikeability advice such as use of gears, brakes and on road safety tips.
2. Recommended bike shops and services.
3. Help with the comfort of your bike set up / riding position.
4. Advice on locking your cycle and correct helmet fitting.
5. Bike servicing at a later date not covered by your 30-minute appointment.

It is expected that bike owners remain present when their bikes are being looked at, so they can benefit from the mechanics tips and advice on how to handle to most basic repairs and maintenance checks.

The Dr Bike team does not provide a full bike service, but it can give an advice whether such service is required considering the condition of a bike. They can also recommend bike shops in a city offering such services.

Drop in and bring your bike along to the mechanic anytime between 11am-3pm, at the following locations:

• Tuesday 22 May, Falmer Campus, outside the Checkland building
• Wednesday 23 May, Moulsecoomb Campus, outside the Advanced Engineering Building

Please be aware spaces are not guaranteed.

Get Inspired. Take Action. Be a part of the green revolution on Earth Day! 

Earth Day is an annual day of global action for our planet and this year’s theme is Invest In Our Planet and you can get involved!

• Check out the 52 ways you can invest in our planet – are you doing some already? Earth Day Tips | Earth Day Network
• How much do you know about our earth? Test your knowledge with the Earth Day quizzes Earth Day Quiz | Official Earth Day Website | earthday.org
• Learn more about Earth Day and how to take action: Earth Day 2023 – Earth Day

Join the Brighton Beach Clean!

Join Surfers Against Sewage for a beach clean in Hove – 22 April from 10am: Earth Day Brighton and Hove beach clean Tickets, Sat 22 Apr 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

This World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis, and action towards the Sustainable Development Goal number 6.

And because water affects us all, we need everyone to take action. That means you! Watch the short animation based on the ancient tale of the hummingbird who is faced with a great fire and, rather than stand and stare, decides to act – trying to put the fire out one drop at a time. The other animals laugh, but she replies, “I’m doing what I can.”

What actions will you take this water day? #BeAHummingbird

What can you do?

Learn – explore the water and sanitation crisis, there’s a long way to go before we meet Sustainable Development Goal 6- Clean Water and Sanitation- the promise that everyone would have safely managed water and sanitation by 2030. Learn about the goal and what needs to be done to tackle the global water and sanitation crisis.

Take Action- You can make a difference by changing the way you use, consume and manage water in your lives.

Create your own action list on UnWater: UN-Water | Be The Change | Be the change you want to see in the world. (unwater.org) 

On campus – save resources on campus by turning off taps, reporting faults and refilling on campus. See the map of all the places you can refill a reusable water bottle on campus – FreeWater – Brighton University Hospitality

• 5B will stop at Varley throughout the day, up to twice an hour (each way) and the route has been changed so that it will stop on the Falmer campus 
• 24 will stop at Varley throughout the day, up to 3 times an hour (each way)