About us

Here at the University of Reading we are very proud of what we have achieved and continue to work hard to improve the environmental performance of the university.  We do this by investing in environmentally conscious building design, energy efficiency measures, diverting waste from landfill, encouraging the use of sustainable transport and raising environmental awareness.

The University has an experienced and committed team of people who work hard to ensure that we are doing all we can to minimise our environmental impact.

Environment, Energy, Sustainability and Travel Team (EEST)

    

(Left to Right) Dan Fernbank - Energy Manager, Anna Glue - Environment and Sustainability Co-ordinator, Kim Wan - Administration Assistant, Karen Stanbridge - Sustainable Travel Co-ordinator, Ian Cruickshank - Environment & Sustainability Manager, Tom Yearly - Energy Officer and Jon Barrett - Carbon Data Analyst.

Clean and Green Team

The Clean and Green team are responsible for the general appearance of the campus and makes sure that it stays clean and tidy for everyone to share.

The team;

• empty the external bins
• litter pick
• collect items that have been fly tipped
• remove graffiti.

They collect unwanted furniture from departments and schools, breaking it down into parts for recycling or take it to store if it can be re-issued. They also collect redundant IT equipment for recycling and confidential waste to be destroyed which is recycled.

The Clean and Green team have a very important role. Not only is the appearance of our campus important from an aesthetic point of view, but it also reduces and prevents crime on campus, helping to make the campus feel a more safe and pleasant environment. It also helps the environment as it reduces litter on the campus. This litter can not only be unsightly, but is also a problem for the wildlife we encourage on campus.