With our focus on sustainability this issue, we took to Instagram to ask for your tips for leading a more sustainable student lifestyle. From transportation to shopping habits, these insights offer a blueprint for making more environmentally conscious choices on and off campus.

Sustainable transport

Many of you have taken a green turn in your daily commute. Cycling was a popular suggestion, offering a healthy, eco-friendly and cheap alternative to driving. But, when the weather turns bad, many of you turn to public transport. Did you know, Brighton is home to the "Lemon Bus," the UK’s first solar-powered bus?

Tackling food waste

We have a high proportion of vegan and vegetarian students here at Sussex and adopting a vegetarian diet can be a great way to become more sustainable. Not quite ready to give up bacon sarnies? Reducing the number of animal products in your diet is still a great way of reducing your carbon footprint.

The food waste café also got a shout-out on our post, for providing an opportunity to make a direct impact on food waste. If you have a garden, a composting bin can be a great way of disposing of peelings and creating compost to help your plants grow!

Embracing the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The mantra of "reduce, reuse, recycle" is alive and well on campus.

Students are reducing waste by opting for digital alternatives, such as photographing pamphlets instead of taking physical copies.

Remembering your reusable coffee cups and shopping bags can be tricky, but they help reduce waste and can save you money.

Finally, taking time to sort your recycling is always worth it and you’ll find plenty of recycling bins here on campus.

Sustainable shopping

Some of you have changed your shopping habits to be more sustainable. Using apps like Olio  and Too Good To Go helps combat food waste (and saves you money) by connecting users with discounted surplus food, including here on campus.

Being conscious of where you shop and avoiding fast fashion in favour of second-hand clothing or brands with robust recycling policies also makes a positive impact on both the environment and the fashion industry.

We hope you’ve been inspired by some of these tips from your University community. You can discover more tips and advice for living and working more sustainably at Sussex on the Sustainability pages of our website.