A new paper cup recycling scheme is being launched across all campuses in September 2010. Instead of polystyrene cups, the College has begun purchasing paper cups which can be recycled throughout the college using the new cup recycling bins. The paper cups will then be collected and recycled by the charity Save a Cup.

Blackpool and The Fylde College are driving ahead with their latest environmental initiative - to produce and trial their very own Biodiesel to fuel the delivery van.

Waste vegetable oil from the School of Catering and the College’s refectories will be used to make the fuel, meaning virtually no additional resources will be required and there will be no environmental impact from waste oil transportation.

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For more infor or to arrange the loan of a bike for the challenge period call Cycle Blackpool on 01253 476330 or email cycling@blackpool.gov.uk

As part of the College’s ongoing commitment to reduce our carbon footprint, we have implemented two separate car share databases – one for students and one for staff. Once registered, users can search for people making similar journeys and contact them to make arrangements and it’s all free of charge. The system will also suggest possible journey matches for you to save time.

Drivers can search for people to give lifts to, while passengers can search for lifts to the following campuses:

You may have noticed a whole clan of new colour-coded recycling bins popping up over all campuses. There are currently nearly 80 special bins for plastic bottles, aluminium cans, waste paper and cardboard situated conveniently in canteens, corridors and larger offices.

All recyclables will be collected by the local charity Helping Hands who then collect the recyclables and sell them on to the local council for a small profit in order to fund the charity.

Continuing with the College's sustainability agenda, yesterday saw the inaugural meeting of the College Fair trade steering group.

Made up by representatives from both students and staff, the committee's objective is to steer the college towards achieving the five goals, laid down by the Fairtrade Foundation, for being awarded 'Fair Trade Status' . and thereby becoming one of the Colleges in the vanguard of achieving this prestigious award.

Using Fairtrade materials produces the following guarantee for the producers;

Earlier this year, students were challenged to design themed environmental posters and logos for use across the College.

The standard of entries was incredibly high, confirming that green issues are high on the agenda amongst our students. Three winning designs were selected across three categories, with each successful entry a unique and eye catching sustainability poster. The winning students were: