This year both Strathclyde students and staff can take part in Strathclyde Switch Off – a campaign to reduce energy consumption and emissions. Everyone at Strathclyde can really make a difference in helping the University save energy as well as reduce carbon emissions by completing simple tasks such as switching off the lights and turning off non-essential equipment. This campaign is one of Strathclyde’s many initiatives to encourage more sustainable living and to work towards our target of Net Zero by 2040, and a more sustainable future.
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Staff
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On campus
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- close all doors and windows at the end of the day
- switch off all non-essential equipment like PCs and printers
- report any power issues or water leaks to Estates Helpdesk
- switch off your kitchen appliances and hot-water boiler overnight
- turn down the heating – 19 degrees is recommended as a comfortable set point for offices
- switch off the lights.
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Helping my department switch off
We are inviting all departments to get involved. Here’s how you can help make this campaign a success:
- follow the ‘on campus’ tips above
- familiarise yourself with our device and heating control guidance
- collect stickers from Security Control, and distribute them accordingly
- sign up to JUMP – and win prizes for your sustainable activities!
- attend trainings, such as Carbon Literacy
- have climate conversations with your colleagues and peers.
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Working in labs
If you work in a lab, try to:
- switch off equipment not in use such as chillers and drying ovens
- keep fume cupboards tidy and uncluttered
- always keep fume cupboard sashes lowered when not in use
- defrost fridges/freezers and clean the filters regularly
- dispose of your waste correctly
- unplug non-essential equipment like IT and water baths.
Students
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Living in halls
Students in halls of residence can take part in the Student Switch Off campaign, brought to you by Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK). Through this campaign, you can:
- volunteer to make your halls more sustainable
- take part in regular competitions
- further your environmental knowledge through free training and online resources
- take part in quizzes and other fun activities.
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Living in private accommodation
Students in private accommodation can also take part in Student Switch Off. You can:
- take part in regular competitions
- further your environmental knowledge through free training and online resources
- take part in quizzes and other fun activities
- become a volunteer
- and even get paid to be a home auditor!
What else can you do?
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Actions you can take
Strathclyde Switch Off is just one of the many things you can do to help make our world more sustainable. You can also:
- find out more about how you can make your home more environmentally and financially sustainable
- learn more about global events, such as COP27
- sign up to JUMP – and win prizes for your sustainable activities
- attend trainings to further your climate knowledge, such as Carbon Literacy
- have climate conversations with your family, friends, colleagues and peers
- take part in other campaigns, such as Switch Off Fortnight, which is just like Strathclyde Switch Off, but for primary schools!