Win £20 by sharing your switch off pledge!

As the winter break approaches, please join our community in reducing our unnecessary energy use over this period. Your individual actions can make a big impact to help tackle climate change and save money. Share your switch off pledge by Monday 23 December and be in with a chance of winning a £20 Bath Gift Voucher!

Together with your flatmates and friends, if you leave for the winter break please help by switching off:

For students living in University managed accommodation:

• Switch off all electronics and lights completely before leaving your accommodation
• Unplug chargers, kettles, microwaves and desk lamps
• Turn off laptop, desktop, TV and any gaming devices (don’t just leave on standby)
• Close windows and doors
• Turn radiators down to 1 on the dial
• Plan ahead and eat up your food, you can donate food to the community larder outside Fresh (don’t forget to check the guidance about what you can donate)
• Report any faults or issues in university-managed buildings to the Maintenance team
• Check out SOS resources for making university living more sustainable

For students living in private accommodation, saving energy over the break will help save you money on your bills:

• Switch off lights completely before leaving your accommodation
• Unplug chargers, kettles, microwaves and desk lamps
• Turn off your laptop, desktop, TV and any gaming devices (don’t just leave on standby)
• Close windows and doors
• Turn down radiators to 1 in your room and communal spaces, discuss with your house what everyone’s plans are for the break to optimise energy efficiency
• Plan ahead and eat up your food, you can donate food to the community larder outside Fresh (don’t forget to check the guidance about what you can donate)
• Check out SOS resources specifically designed for students in private rental properties

Take action beyond energy saving and check out Reslife for further tips and tricks to having a more sustainable winter break. Let’s all work together towards building a sustainable future for our University and the planet, while helping our wallets along the way.

Thank you for your contribution, don’t forget to submit your pledge and we hope you all enjoy a wonderful (and sustainable) winter break!