Results for tag: sustainability
How individuals can promote systemic change towards sustainability
Date:15 November 2025Author:Green Office
What role can individuals play in promoting a more sustainable society? This blog post explores how citizens can contribute to systemic change, not only through their consumption choices, but also by engaging in actions that influence political, economic,...
My Relationship With Statiegeld
Date:04 November 2025Author:Green Office
What is Statiegeld? – You may ask. It’s a deposit-return system where a small fee is added to the price of a can or a glass/plastic bottle. That fee is refunded when you return the item for recycling in grocery stores and university campuses.
Reflections on Becoming a Green Office Ambassador
Date:20 September 2025Author:Green Office
What does it mean to transfer sustainability from an abstract principle into an actionable reality? For the past two years, I have had the privilege of exploring this question as a Green Office (GO) Ambassador at the University of Groningen. The...
The Restorative Power of Nature
Date:19 June 2023Author:Green Office
Spending time in nature can have a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being. Walking in nature can increase energy levels, improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance creativity. Evolutionary psychology suggests that natural environments are easier for humans to process and can lead to a feeling of connectedness, which can improve attention and self-discipline. Tips for starting a walking routine include starting small, stretching to warm up, ensuring safety, and finding ways to stay motivated.
A Green Adventure: How to have a fun, Green Holiday
Date:16 May 2023Author:Green Office
In this blog, you will find out how to plan your trip in nature. How can learning new activities, volunteering, and meeting new people positively impact the environment? Choosing the right places to visit, engaging with local businesses, and sharing transport are some of the strategies that Larisa uses when she travels. Learn about her experience and how to put the concepts into practice!
A Sustainable cup of Tea & Coffee - challenges & tips
Date:20 February 2023Author:Green Office
The coffee and tea industry face several environmental challenges. The production is climate dependent, chemical pollution is a key issue, and waste is created throughout the chain. What underlies these challenges, and how can we help overcome them? By choosing sustainable brands, reducing our own waste, and supporting local businesses, we can promote sustainability in the coffee and tea industry.
Litter Picking at Zernike
Date:28 November 2022Author:Green Office
During the Sustainability week, the Green Office and the Faculty of Science & Engineering’s program ‘FSE is going green’ collaboratively organized several litter-picking walks. In this blog, Nils shares his experience of the trash picking event at Zernike. Acknowledging that people might experience psychological barriers, he and his friends were pleasantly surprised by the activity.
Energy Conservation Tips for Students
Date:11 November 2022Author:Green Office
The days are getting colder, and with the current energy crisis, conserving energy has become more relevant than ever before. But how can you best save energy as a student? In this blog, Sarah walks you through the basics and offers 6 tips on how to stay warm. She advises to embrace the sun, wear layers, prevent drought, get an infrared radiator, ask your landlord for insulation, or focus on warming up your body. Don’t worry if you can’t work through all the tips, nobody is perfect and some action is better than none!
Winter is Coming - How to get your Garden or Balcony ready for Winter
Date:26 October 2022Author:Green Office
Do you have a balcony, or even a (small) garden? Make your outdoor space winter-ready within three steps! In this blog, Jylles explains why now is the time to invest in plants, how you can help out birds & insects, and the benefits of doing nothing! Learn how to make your green-area winter-proof for plants & wild-life, and prepare to flourish in the spring!
Environmental sustainability and film
Date:08 August 2022Author:Green Office
In this blog, Margarete looks back on her panel discussion with 3 lead environmental media scholars. Organized to create awareness about the environmental impact of films, Margarete discusses the issues behind unsustainable film production and possible drivers for change. Moreso, Margarete discusses the importance of starting the conversation on the topic and raising awareness on the issue.