Resources
This is run by the Sustainable Development Unit in Defra, and is the government's own view on looking after its estate sustainably.
The LSC's National Capital Strategy 2008/9 - 2010/11
An introduction to what, why and how from the Carbon Trust.
Information about the support offered by the Carbon Trust
A guide to assessing your energy use
A self-assessment tool
A guide commissioned by AOSEC (Assoication of South East Colleges)
A guide to conserving water in FE colleges, written by the Association of South East Colleges
This paper explores the uptake of Environmental Management Systems in universities
These are the tools and resources from this 3 year Defra-funded project
This guide was published by the National Business Travel Network
An EAUC Presentation
The EAUC's Insight guide to the Hazardous Waste Directive that came into effect in 2005
How to Save Energy in Further Education Colleges
A guide written by the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development
Market Transformation's Quick Wins List
The Government's Sustainable Procurement Action Plan
The EAUC has produced a guide to provide advice and support to universities and FE providers about incorporating biodiversity into their environmental management considerations
A good practice guide for schools, offering advice and guidance on energy and water management, that may have some relevance to FE providers
The Government's 2007 Waste Strategy
A benchmarking study, carried out in 2000-03
The EAUC's Insight guide to the Waster Electronic and Electrical Equipment Regulations that came into effect in 2007
Transforming Government Procurement, published by HM Treasury in January 2007
This EAUC Insight Guide is essential in helping anyone responsible for buildings or energy in the education sector to understand what is required of them under the new regulations, including the requirements for Display Energy Certificates in education.
The 2005 UK Government Sustainable Development Strategy
A guide published by the Scottish Funding Council
2006 report on sustainable operations within the Government estate, written by the government's independent watchdog; the Sustainable Development Commission.
Case Studies
Cirencester College tackled its complete lack of recycling by applying the science of Garbology to identify what's thown away and the reasons why
A bright idea from one of the porterage team at Bradford College has resulted in the creation of a money-making business, the securing of jobs in the team and income of around £15,000 a year.
The 150th anniversary of South Tyneside College prompted a focus on the future with sustainability at the centre.
Using Heat Pump Technology to provide heat to classrooms from the ICT Server Room
Lighting for large areas consumes significant amounts of electricity which effective control and the latest LED technology can reduce
Installation of the VoltageMaster normally achieves savings in electricity consumption of around 12% and similar reductions in CO2 emissions
This is a test and will be removed.
An example of how monitoring biodiversity can bring together staff, students and the local community, as well as benefiting the curriculum.
An excellent example of how to make water and financial savings using available initiatives.
From the LSC Design Guidance website, a new building which looked at how energy could be minimised in its lifetime
This case study from the Scottish Government details Elmwood College's approach to land management
From the LSC Design Guidance website, a new building with a variety of sustainability features incorporated.
The ECO Space Project
This case study looks at how they implemented a recycling scheme at this rural college
Aberdeen College have a policy of ensuring that all college based paper productions are printed on post consumer waste de-inked recycled paper.
This case study provides an excellent example of how a college can influence it's members of staff to think about sustainability through training and the implementation of a strong procurement policy
This case study is a product of ‘Building for the Future’, an inter-regional collaboration programme, which aims to achieve balanced and sustainable economic growth.
A very useful example of how an institution can identify and procure affordable and sustainable cleaning service providers.
A review of a recently-completed FE building. The aim of the study is to evaluate the building by undertaking a post-occupancy evaluation and share the evidence-based lessons within the further education sector.
An example of how a group of partners can come together to find funding and create a sustainable building and deliver a sustainable curriculum.
Employing modern technology and having the right service providers can help an organisation significantly reduce energy and water consumption, as well as saving money.
This case study demonstrates how important a sustainable procurement policy can be to an institution, both environmentally and financially.