Case studies
In September 2018, we introduced the Latte Levy, adding a charge of 20p to every hot drink that is purchased in a disposable hot drinks cup from University outlets. In the same token, customers who present their own reusable cups when purchasing a hot drink are offered a 20p discount, making an overall potential saving of 40p.
Since then, we’ve generated more than £60,000 from the levy, money which we’ve used to set up the WasteNott Fund - re-investing in innovative and exciting sustainability-based case studies.
Current case studies
Reducing use of problematic single-use plastics
The Atrium at Jubilee Campus is now trialling the removal of problematic single-use plastics and disposables.
Reducing the use of plastic water bottles
During summer months the university runs some of its major events. Find out how we've reduced our use of plastic water bottles.
Introducing new ways to shop sustainably
A new zero-waste shop has opened at the University, offering a range of goods that are completely free from single-use plastic packaging.