WHEN:

4th April 12-2pm

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Join the sustainability committee for an exciting series of interactive workshops exploring the journey of food—from smart shopping to composting! Whether you want to save money, reduce waste, learn new skills, or get creative, this event has something for you.:

• Shop Smarter & Save Money – Learn how to budget, meal plan, and avoid overbuying.

• Pickling & Fermentation Demos – Discover how to extend the life of your food.

• Food Redistribution – Find out how food can be shared and re-used to prevent waste.

• Composting & Circular Food Systems – Learn how composting works at UWE and in Bristol and how we can make institutions more sustainable.

• Hip-Hop & Food Waste – Experience an interactive rap session with Ian, turning food waste awareness into creative expression!

This is a hands-on, engaging event designed to help you cut costs, make the most of your food, and take action towards a more sustainable future. Come along, get involved, and make a difference!

WHERE TO FIND US:

The Stretch Tent outside The Students' Union Building

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Drop in and say hi!

INCLUSIVITY:

The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, religions, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.

For more information about this event, please contact: thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk

Venue Information:

Disabled parking: Yes – on campus

Step-free access: Yes

Automatic doors: Yes

Accessible toilets: Yes

Induction loop: No

Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes

Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel Information:

Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.

Bus: Get the M1 or M3, 48a, 70, 72, 74 & U3 to the Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/universities/uwe

Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.