Environmental Sustainability
The board of Governors and Senior Managers are committed to, and accept their responsibility for ensuring that the College operates in a manner that is both supportive and protective of the environment. The page will, in time, have downloadable resources for the use of Colleagues, as well as news and information plus links to other useful & relevant pages
College Signs Up to 'The Green Declaration'
As a sign of it's commitment to environmental sustainability, Blackpool and the Fylde College recently signed up to the Association of Colleges (AOC) and Environmental Association for Universities & Colleges (EAUC) 'Green Colleges Declaration'. The declaration commits colleges to far-reaching plans that ensure they make better use of resources and champion sustainable development among staff, students, employers, councils and their local communities.
David Collins, AoC President and Principal of South Cheshire College said :
"the new pledge will make sustainable development the guiding principle in colleges' policies, practices and planning - in the design and management of buildings, in all areas of the curriculum and relationships with partner organisations - aiming to enhance the UK's skills base, change people's behaviours and promote greater respect for the environment wherever possible"
Additionally, Iain Patton, EAUC Executive Director added :
"Colleges are at the hub of local and regional economies and our influence stretches far and wide. We therefore have a critical role to play in protecting the environment and showing the way forward to all of our partners. This declaration binds UK colleges to actively protect our environment and make sustainability a reality in the fastest growing area of the UK's education system".
Below are downloadable PDF files which emphasise the college commitment to the environment
Latest Sustainability News
Green Week Challenge
Win £250 woth of high street vouchers
We are offering students the chance to win £250 worth of high street vouchers to plan and organise a green event, fundraiser or campaign at the College.
The event must be held between 5-9th March 2012
Your event will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Whether your event carries a clear green message
- The quality of information available e.g. leaflets, posters, etc
- The number of students attending the event or fundraiser – is it your class/school/whole College?
- How interesting and fun the event is for students
- How well it is promoted or advertised
Action packs are available so if you would like to take part in the competition or would like further information please contact Pam Reynolds at prey@blackpool.ac.uk
(A total of £250 of high street vouchers will go to the winning team/ person(s) not individual team members)
Mend Not Spend Day
15th December 2011 - University Centre, The Gallery, 10am - 2pm
Come along and enjoy this festive event with a twist
- Refreshments
- Hand made ceramics and candle holders
- Student made jewellery, hats, bags and gifts
- Cuckoobag
- Oxfam stall
- Swap Shop
- Body Shop
- Patch and mend stall
Fabulous fashion show at 12pm!
Christmas Food Appeal
Make room for all those Christmas treats!
Have a sort out of your food cupboards and doante any canned foods, dried pasta and rice (in date please) to Helping Hands
Your donations will help them provide cooked meals and food parcels for the homeless and financially struggling families
Collections will take place on Wednesday 7h December, 9.45am-12.00pm around Bispham Campus. For collections of your donations from Bispham Campus please email Linda Hampton at LHAM@blackpool.ac.uk
Or collections boxes will be available at the main receptions of the University Centre, Bispham, Ansdell and Fleetwood Campuses all day on 7th December for you to drop off your donations
For more information contact Pam Reynolds at PREY@blackpool.ac.uk
