Cleverdon, L., Pole, S., Weston, R., Banga, S. and Tudor, T. L. (2017) The engagement of students in higher education institutions with the concepts of sustainability: a case study of the University of Northampton, in England. Resources. 6(1), p. 3. 2079-9276.
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Abstract:
Across higher education institutions there has, for some time, been a growing move towards incorporation of the concepts of sustainability into the policies and practices of the organisations. Using the University of Northampton, in the United Kingdom as a case study, this project aimed to understand the efficacy of student engagement with a sustainability project called Planet Too. The study employed a range of methods including waste and energy audits, as well as questionnaire surveys both with students and landlords to examine their environmental attitudes, beliefs, and practices. The project was able to lead to increased awareness and engagement with the concepts of sustainability amongst the students. Recycling, though it was not one of the initiatives focused upon, was a key practice mentioned by both students and landlords. The engagement of the landlords was focused primarily on conservation of energy and water. However, conservation practices generally remained static, with limited significant or long-term changes in environmental practices. The key implications of the findings are discussed and recommendations suggested.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Sustainability, higher education institution, environmental management, recycling, sustainable waste management
Subjects:
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD783 Municipal refuse. Solid wastes > TD793.9 Waste minimisation
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD72 Economic growth, development, planning > HD75.6 Environmental economics. Sustainable development
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD72 Economic growth, development, planning > HD75.6 Environmental economics. Sustainable development
Creators:
Cleverdon, L., Pole, S., Weston, R., Banga, S. and Tudor, T. L.
Publisher:
MDPI
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Environment
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
13 January 2017
Date Type:
Published Online
Page Range:
p. 3
Journal or Publication Title:
Resources
Volume:
6
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
2079-9276
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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