How to move out sustainably
Now the end of the year is here, we wanted to share some info on how to move out with sustainability in mind. So we've put together a list of tips to make moving out easier and help you be more sustainable. Take a look below.
Donate your pre-loved clothes
Nottingham is home to many charity shops that take donations of clothes, home décor, and much more. A quick google search or even a walk into the city centre will reveal several places for you to donate your pre-loved clothing. This is a great way to help others, and it means you have less stuff to take home.
Donate your unwanted food
If you have any non-perishable, unopened food items (e.g. tins), you can donate them to NTU, who will pass them onto food banks around Nottingham. This reduces waste, and you'll be helping people in need.
Turn your heating off
Want to be more sustainable and (bonus) avoid potential contract disputes with your landlord? Then turn off the heating when you move out of your student property. This will save energy and eliminate the potential of any utility costs accumulating over the summer.
Other ways you can be more sustainable
Use a reusable cup
Did you know you get 20p off your drink when you use your own reusable cup at our cafes? If you don't have a reusable cup, you can buy one next time you visit our coffeeshops and start saving today. Plus, you can take it home with you and continue your sustainability efforts over summer.
Clear your rubbish
Summer means good weather and picnics in the park. Picking up your rubbish when you leave is crucial to being kinder to the planet. Litter left lying around can affect wildlife, make its way into nearby rivers, and pollute the local area. A good tip is to always pack a carrier bag with you when you go; then, if the bins are full, you can pack up your rubbish and dispose of it later.
Use public transport
Nottingham has excellent public transport and offers student discounts, so it's a convenient, sustainable, and affordable way to travel. Learn more about Nottingham's transport network here.
Are you a Brack student? We've got an extra bit of good news for you. NTSU and NTU have arranged free buses from city centre to Brackenhurst Campus over the next week, so you can enjoy our end of year celebration events without worrying about how you'll get home at the end of the night.
The buses will operate on the following days:
- Friday 27th May – Get home from Bonanza at City SU: 3am from City SU to Brack. (technically Saturday morning)
- Saturday 28th May – Get back to the city after the Brack Ball / afterparty: 2:30am and 4:30am from Brackenhurst campus to the city centre. (technically Sunday morning)
- Wednesday 1st June – Get home from the last Ocean of the year: 3am from City SU to Brack (technically Thursday morning)
- Friday 3rd June – Get home from City LDOT: 3am from City SU to Brack (technically Saturday morning)
