The Centre for Climate Engagement is gearing up for the Hughes Hall Green Week 2025, a week-long celebration of sustainability, community action, and positive environmental change. This year’s theme, Small Actions, Big Impact, highlights how everyday choices—from saving energy to reducing food waste—can contribute to a more sustainable future. Aligning with this the Centre is also recruiting an Easter Intern opportunity to work with the Centre for three weeks over Easter.
Taking place from 10-14 March, Green Week will offer a diverse range of activities, from expert talks and interactive workshops to hands-on sustainability initiatives. Throughout the week, CCE will join the College community to explore practical ways to reduce waste, lower carbon footprints, and embrace a greener lifestyle.
“Green Week is a reminder that sustainability is within everyone’s reach. Whether it’s choosing a plant-based meal, fixing something instead of throwing it away, or reducing energy use, small actions truly add up.”
Alexander Robinson,
Hughes Hall MCR Environmental Impact Representative,
Key events:
All week in the Library
- Pledge to Make a Change: An interactive space for students and staff to commit to simple, impactful sustainability actions.
- Energy-Saving Tips Campaign: A social media series showcasing practical ways to reduce energy use on campus and beyond. All week #HHGreenWeek.
Monday 10 March
- As part of the Cambridge Seminar Series on Law and the Climate Crisis, Dr Jellie Molino will talk about Procurement Law and Climate Change, with an opportunity for free drinks and networking afterwards. 4-6pm, Peter Richards Room. Free Registration here
Tuesday 11 March
- Vegan Hughes Brews & Clothing Repair Shop: A chance to enjoy sustainable drinks and vegan snacks while learning how to do simple clothing repairs. 3pm in the Pfeiffer Room.
- “Locally sourced Formal Hall” – Themed around locally sourced produce which has been grown, processed and purchased all within the “Zero KM” threshold of Hughes Hall.
Wednesday 12 March
- “It’s Good to Grow” seed planting event: Encouraging the community to get hands-on with sustainability by growing their own plants. 1-6pm in the MCR.
- “Meat the Future” – a lunch meat main course, that uses 50% of the meat from an original recipe and replaces the other 50% with pulses, which has environmental and health benefits, there will be supporting promotional information on display to inform and encourage conversations on the subject. Lunchtime in the Dining Room.
Thursday 13 March
- College staff litter pick around the grounds, followed by locally sourced cake. 10am for limited numbers, please contact Mark Harrison to volunteer.
Friday 14 March
- Zero Waste Formal Hall: A creative culinary experience that reduces food waste by incorporating all parts of ingredients through innovative recipes like Carrot Top Pesto and Cauliflower leaves.
For updates throughout the week, follow #HHGreenWeek on social media.
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