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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 4d

🍂 Autumn chill means higher heating costs. Want to stay warm without overspending?
☀️ Go solar—panels are now more affordable, and Surrey residents can get support.

Start generating clean energy today: lnkd.in/efQYR3tn

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 13d

🌿 Surrey Hills Symposium - Growing Together

🎤 Expert talks
🌱 Community-led nature initiatives
📸 Adventure Photography Competition showcase

📅 Wed 19 Nov, 5–8pm
📍 University of Surrey
🎟️ Free tickets: lnkd.in/epk3t_EU

#SurreyHills #GrowingTogether #Nature #Photography #Community

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for the 2025 Roland Clift Lecture.
Discover compelling insights from Professor Ally Lewis on clean air, public health, and the journey to Net Zero.

Reserve your place today – spaces are limited!

University of Surrey @uniofsurrey.bsky.social · 18d

🌍 Roland Clift Lecture: Delivering an Equitable Low Carbon and Clean Air Future
by Prof. Alastair Lewis

🗓️ 5 Nov | 🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Uni of Surrey
🎟️ Free: eventbrite.co.uk

#ProudToBeSurrey #RolandCliftLecture #ClimateAction

Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 21d

🌸 Petals with a Purpose
📅 20 Oct | 🕖 7–8:30 PM
📍 Guildford Cathedral
🎟️ Free: lnkd.in/eN7qKBhc
Discover how flowers impact climate, biodiversity & communities. Talks, demos & local innovators rethinking floristry for a greener future. 🌿
#ClimateAction #ESRCFestival #GreenFuture

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 25d

@surreycc.gov.uk has secured £13.9M in Government funding to help residents cut energy bills and install solar panels.
Prof Ravi Silva, Institute Director, spoke to SurreyLive about his research showing that solar is not just green — it’s a smart financial investment too.
Read more: lnkd.in/gyEFyJmX

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · 27d

🚗 Tired of sitting in traffic?
Travel smarter, greener — and get rewarded for it! 🌱
Discover Together for Surrey and start earning rewards for sustainable travel.
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#SustainableTravel #TogetherForSurrey #NetZero

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Sep 18

Fed up with tossing broken stuff?
Find your local Repair Café via Together for Surrey and start fixing, not binning.
Meet neighbours, learn skills, and reduce waste.

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#RepairCafe #FixDontThrow #TogetherForSurrey #WasteReduction
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌿 Heard of green social prescribing? It’s about boosting your health through nature—think walking, gardening, or outdoor volunteering.
Discover tips & benefits via Together for Surrey.

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#GreenSocialPrescribing #NatureForHealth
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Aug 14

Tired of all the packaging waste after shopping? Try a zero waste shop—better for the planet, better for you. 🌍
Find one near you via Together for Surrey.

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#ZeroWaste #Sustainability #EcoLiving #TogetherforSurrey
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Aug 7

Curious how local sustainability projects can benefit your organisation? 🌱
Check out Together for Surrey to see how you can make a real impact in communities—while creating long-term value for your business.

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@surreycc.gov.uk @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jul 17

Heatwaves one week, torrential rain the next — sound familiar? Extreme weather is hitting harder and more often, and our daily carbon emissions play a role.

Ready to cut your carbon footprint? Start at #TogetherForSurrey.

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jul 11

Scorching skies are back! ☀️ While cooling off feels great, let’s save water—every drop counts.💧
Discover simple ways to make a difference at Together for Surrey.

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jul 3

Want to lower energy bills without hurting performance? Together for Surrey has the tips to help your business save smarter—money and energy.

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#EnergyEfficiency #BusinessSavings #TogetherForSurrey
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jun 27

Surrey's urban heat is rising — but greenery helps. Trees cool streets, clean air, and boost biodiversity. One project cut school air pollution by 30%!

💚 Be part of the change: lnkd.in/ek32KpiC

#TogetherForSurrey
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jun 20

☀️ Sunny weekend? Perfect time to do some gardening! Join a local community garden to boost your mood, support wildlife, and connect with others.🌱Let's grow together.

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#CommunityGarden #TogetherForSurrey
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌿 #BeNature is in the news!

The BeNature Guide & Toolkit—created by Dr Matteo Giusti & Surrey Wildlife Trust—offers tips to help you connect with nature and boost your #health & #wellbeing.

📰 Read in Woking News: lnkd.in/g-DCcUmn
🌱 Explore the guide: lnkd.in/gpj4NqMQ

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jun 13

We’re excited to share the outcomes of our Hub project on #ActiveSchoolTravel.
Using #BehaviouralScience, we explored how to help families walk, cycle, or scoot to school—boosting health, cutting congestion & supporting a greener future.

Discover how we're driving change: lnkd.in/e_nTznzA

Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jun 13

Ready to future-proof your business and lead on #sustainability? 🌍
Explore practical steps to cut emissions, boost efficiency, and move your business towards #NetZero with support from #TogetherForSurrey.

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Jun 5

Want to support your local community? 🤝#TogetherForSurrey shares ways to help vulnerable neighbours and boost the local economy by supporting local businesses.

Small actions, big impact.

togetherforsurrey.org

@surreycc.gov.uk @uniofsurrey.bsky.social #SupportLocal #CommunityMatters

Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · May 29

Want to make your workplace more sustainable but not sure where to start? 🌱
#TogetherForSurrey provides tips and resources to help your organisation go greener. Start small, make a big impact. 🌍 @surreycc.gov.uk @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · May 23

Move your body, clean the air! 🚶
Get tips from #TogetherForSurrey on how to be more active while contributing to the local air quality — and earn rewards for making healthier journeys!

@surreycc.gov.uk @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
#CleanAir #ActiveTravel #SustainableLiving

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · May 21

The Institute unveiled six core research programmes, inviting Fellows to help shape their future. Grounded in systems thinking, the new structure fosters multidisciplinary collaboration to drive creative, science-based, sustainable change.
#Research #Sustainability @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · May 19

Surrey County Council & the Institute for Sustainability have joined forces to launch Together for Surrey - a new platform empowering sustainable living across the county.

Explore personalised tips & community support: togetherforsurrey.org

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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Apr 2

Sustainability Week
The Institute has been running the SDG Clinics this week, and we are running one more session tomorrow (11 am - 12pm). Email [email protected] to join.

Check out the posters in the breakout area (AA02) as well!
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Institute for Sustainability @ifssurrey.bsky.social · Mar 25

Sustainability Week is fast approaching! Don't forget to book your space for the SDG Clinic. You will have a chance to learn all about the #UNSDGs and discuss how to promote and advance these goals. @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
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