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Halls and the environment

Find out how we've been working to reduce our impact on the environment, and what you can do to help.

The University of Reading is committed to becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030. Here’s what we’ve done so far to help:

  • Installed 2500 low flow showerheads reducing water consumption by up to 30% in some areas
  • Replaced in excess of 4000 florescent lights with LEDs, reducing carbon output in all halls
  • Installed individual heating controls in the majority of halls. This has led to a significant reduction in gas consumption combined with allowing students better control of their individual radiators
  • Replaced old boilers with low emission units in some halls 

Here are some examples of what you can do to help us meet our target:

  • Turn off your lights when you leave your room
  • Don’t leave the oven on any longer than necessary and share with flatmates if you can
  • Draw the curtains at night to keep the heat in
  • If your room is too warm, turn the radiator down rather than opening a window
  • If you can’t control the temperature of your radiator, please report this to the Halls Hotline on 0800 029 1984
  • Switch all electrical appliances off at the plug instead of using ‘standby’ function – items on standby can use up to 75% of their full power!
  • Don’t leave taps running unnecessarily – over six litres of water a minute comes from a running tap 

For more information on the University of Reading’s Sustainability Services visit their webpages.

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