Recycling and waste pop-up
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 06 November 2025
11:00 - 14:00 - Location
- The Hub, H block, Glenside Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Sustainability Team sustainability@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Ever wondered what really happens to your recycling, or how you can make a difference to the planet right here on campus?
Join Bristol Waste, South Gloucestershire Recycling & Waste and SUEZ at our recycling and waste pop-up stall.
This drop-in session is a great opportunity for students and staff to:
- discover what can and cannot be recycled locally
- learn about the journey of waste beyond the bin
- take part in sustainability quizzes and challenges
- gain insights into careers in the environmental and circular economy sectors
- pick up useful resources and recycling information.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
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