We're committed to continual environmental improvement.
Environmental management and sustainability is about ensuring we use precious resources wisely and efficiently and that we take into consideration environmental, social and economic factors in our decision making processes.
Our Environmental Management Policy outlines the key areas we're addressing to reduce our environmental impact.
We have done some amazing work to reduce our carbon footprint. Enhance your knowledge of our campus by taking five minutes to watch a video that highlights some of the sustainable features we have introduced to reduce our carbon footprint.
MDX Sustainable Campus 2020 No talking from MiddlesexUni Sport on Vimeo.
We've been improving our environmental performance in many ways:
Bike loans can be extended by phoning the Fitness Pod reception (provided they are available). Our bikes are free* to use and are a great way to get around, stay healthy and build up those MDXMoves points!
You will be required to pay an initial registration free to be a member of the scheme of £25 (which is refundable when you graduate or if a staff member, when you leave). You will be provided with a lock and lights for the bike during the hire period. Helmets can also be purchased if so required from the Fitness Pod, but are not a requirement.
Hiring a Bike
1. Head to the Fitness Pod reception to book out a bicycle. You can hire the bicycle for periods ranging from as little as ½ day, 1 day or 3 days.
2. Agree and sign the Cycle Loan Scheme agreement.
3. Collect the key from The Fitness pod reception, check the bicycle is working (report any problems to the Fitness Pod), enjoy cycling and return it when promised.
4. Bicycles are available to hire and return Mon - Friday between the hours of 9am and 9pm.
With Fairtrade you have the power to change the world every day. With simple shopping choices and purchasing items with the Fairtrade logo, you can get farmers a better deal. And that means they can make their own decisions, control their futures and lead the dignified life everyone deserves.
Our 2018/2020 impact report has a great story to tell on our journey
At the heart of supporting fairtrade at Middlesex is collaboration and a good example of that is the Network of university’s across the UK that the Middlesex Fairtrade team have built, all supporting Fairtrade and sustainability. The networking group now spans across 21 university’s and for the first time, will be collaborating on a joint venture for Fairtrade fortnight 2021 celebrations bringing Higher education students and staff together.
As well as our external partners, we continually support Fairtrade by providing Fairtrade products at our catering outlets, our vending machines and our hospitality services supported by our catering supplier Chartwells, and also through MDXSU Merchandise with their selection of Fairtrade cotton items.
Middlesex University are proud to have been a Fairtrade awarded University since 2017, where it has grown from strength to strength. From being part of the university Fairtrade award pilot scheme ran by NUS and Fairtrade foundation, helping to shape the criteria of the award into what it is today, to now gaining a 3 star award status, which is currently one of 2 of the highest accredited university’s across the UK.
The work that has gone into Fairtrade at Middlesex has and continues to bring opportunities for our students more and more every year. You can find out more about how to get involved via our social media:
Twitter: @MDXFairtrade
Facebook: Jo MDX Fairtrade
You can bid for up to £1,000 to make your ideas for a more sustainable campus a reality!
Middlesex University is committed to reducing waste and helping the environment by encouraging staff and students to use their own, reusable cups for their drinks. In January 2019 we introduced a scheme to charge anyone buying a hot drink in a disposable cup 5p (we offer a discount of 20p if you use a reusable cup). The income this scheme generates funds staff or student-led sustainable campus initiatives.
