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Organic September 2023
447 days agoSeptember 2023
World Rainforest Day
520 days ago22nd June 2023
Plastic Free Beauty Day
524 days ago17th June 2023
World Environment Day
535 days ago5th June 2023
Walk To School Week
555 days ago17th-24th May 2023
International Compost Awareness Week
562 days agoSunday 7th May to Saturday 13th May 2023
Tackling Fast Fashion: Stay stylish & sustainable!
640 days agoFast fashion is a major problem for the environment. Check out this artful video to find out more, including what you can do to help protect the planet!
Staying-Sustainable-at-Christmas
716 days agoWant to enjoy Christmas whilst also gifting the environment this festive season? Then keep reading for our top 10 tips on staying sustainable at Christmas!
Energy and Money Saving Winter Checklist!
744 days agoPrepare for winter with our energy and money saving checklist!
National Pumpkin Day 2022
759 days ago26th October 2022 is National Pumpkin Day
World EV Day
806 days ago9th September 2022
World Nature Conservation Day
847 days agoWorld Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on the 28 July.
The Wonders of Glass By Anthony May
884 days agoAnthony May, a Lisburn Skills for Life Student has written an Eco-Blog on the different uses of glass for the Eco-Committee.
Ballynahinch Backs Biodiversity!
892 days agoWorking with their lecturer Roisin Malone, a group of SERC Access students have formed an Eco Committee in the Ballynahinch campus and carried our some great environmental work in the local area this year!
Urban Wildlife Hotspot on Lisburn Campus!
919 days agoStudents from Animal Management, Foundation Learning, SERC Eco Committee and Skills for Life & Work have teamed up to create an urban wildlife hotspot in our Lisburn campus!
No Mow May
925 days agoLetting the flowers bloom on your lawn helps to provide a vital source of nectar for bees and other insects.
My Poem About The Environment
962 days agoLisburn Foundation Student's have been hard at work writing eco-blogs/poems for the Eco-Committee with the aim of inspiring everyone around SERC to be more eco conscious. First up we have Ben's poem on the environment.
World Water Day
975 days ago22nd March 2022
World Wildlife Day 2022
994 days ago3rd March 2022
Bottles to birdfeeders! : A guide to creating birdfeeders from used plastic bottles
1015 days agoTurn used plastic bottles into bespoke birdfeeders with this handy guide!
World Wetlands Day
1023 days ago2nd February 2022
Climate Change
1031 days agoClimate Change in Northern Ireland
Staying Sustainable at Christmas
1072 days agoWant to enjoy Christmas whilst also gifting the environment this festive season? Then keep reading for our top 10 tips on staying sustainable at Christmas!
International Animal Rights Day
1077 days ago10th December 2021
World Soil Day
1081 days agoKeep Soil Alive, Protect Soil Biodiversity
Wildlife Conservation Day
1084 days ago4th December 2021
National Tree Week
1087 days ago27th November-5th December 2021
Sustainable solutions to children’s toy waste! It’s child’s play!
1099 days agoWe all know the buzz and appeal of the latest toy crazes for children. But with an estimated 80% of toys ending up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean, urgent solutions are needed to curb the waste. Read on for great tips and fun activities!
COP 26: Why is it so Important?
1116 days agoWith the UK as President, COP26 takes place in Glasgow this week. COP 26 will give every nation a chance to reach an agreement on how to tackle climate change. Why is this so significant?
World Vegan Day
1116 days ago1st November 2021
Reptile Awareness Day
1127 days ago21st October 2021
World Car Free Day 2021
1158 days ago22nd September 2021
Innovation in Renewable Energy Part 2: PaveGen Paving the Way
1161 days agoPavegen technology converts kinetic footsteps into electricity to power services in high-footfall locations. This blog explores the technologies real world application and how it might be used in the future.
World Ozone Day
1162 days ago16th September 2021
Organic September
1175 days agoOrganic September is a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the many benefits of organic food and farming.
Reducing Your Pet's Carbon Pawprint: Sustainable Toys
1199 days agoHow you can reduce your pet's carbon pawprint by choosing sustainable toys!
Cycle to Work Day
1205 days ago5th August 2021
International Tiger Day
1212 days ago29th July 2021
Plastic Promise: Reduce Your Use
1221 days agoMake your Plastic Promise with Live Here Love Here!
Reuse Household Water
1234 days agoTop Tips on How to Reuse Water at Home
International Plastic Bag Free Day
1238 days agoSaturday 3rd July 2021
The Future is Electric: Why You Should Consider Buying an Electric Car
1241 days agoWith the electric car market in Northern Ireland beginning to boom this blog highlights why you should consider switching to an electric car.
World Rainforest Day
1249 days ago22nd June 2021
World Refill Day
1261 days ago16th June 2021
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
1261 days ago17th June 2021
World Ocean Day
1262 days agoWorld Ocean Day, 8th June 2021
World Environment Day
1266 days agoWorld Environment Day, 5 June 2021 is a holiday all about teaching people about environmental issues, giving people the opportunity to change the habits they have that are affecting the environment and work towards change.
Attracting Wildlife to your Garden
1269 days agoWatch our video highlighting key tips for attracting more wildlife into your garden.
Innovation in Renewables- Wind Turbine Decommissioning
1276 days agoAcross Europe there are around 34,000 wind turbines that are approaching the end of their life cycle. This blog explores innovative methods of repurposing wind turbine blades before they reach landfill.
International Day for Biological Diversity
1280 days ago22nd May 2021