Save money on bus fares<\/strong> and reduce your carbon footprint by checking out the SU Bike and Equipment Hire<\/a>. You can hire bikes, helmets and padlocks on a weekly basis. A quick tip: when cycling up the hill, avoid Bathwick \u2013 instead, cycle up the less busy hills of North Road and Widcombe.<\/p>\n Refill, Refill, Refill\u2026<\/strong> A simple way to live plastic-free is to reuse and refill products such as nuts, pasta and more! On campus, we have Fresh and The Market offer refills. If you\u2019re in the city, pay a visit to Bath\u2019s local plastic-free shops, Refillable<\/a> located on London Road and Scoop<\/a> on Lower Bristol Road.<\/p>\n For clothes that you love<\/strong> but that need some TLC, head down to the city to \u2018Share + Repair\u2019<\/a> on George Street, where you can mend and borrow from the Bath Library of Things. Don\u2019t forget to stop by the repair caf\u00e9<\/a> in the SU \u2013 catch the next one on Tuesday, 13th\u00a0 February.<\/p>\n Want to pay only \u00a32.50 for your next meal on campus?<\/strong> Munchbox<\/a> is an easy way to help reduce food waste on campus whilst saving money. The Munchbox scheme is available at the following food outlets: Lime Tree, Sports Caf\u00e9, Fountain lunch hall and the Pavilion. Remember to bring your own tupperware!<\/p>\n Reusable Period Products<\/strong> can help you save money and lower your environmental impact. Period products can cost up to \u00a3130 a year and \u00a34,490 over a lifetime<\/a>, whereas a menstrual cup costs around \u00a320 and lasts up to 10 years.<\/a> Fun fact: using a menstrual cup can save the equivalent of 3,780 plastic carrier bags<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another tip for the foodies<\/strong> \u2013 check out the app \u2018Too Good to Go\u2019 where you can purchase short-dated food from the Market and Fresh at a discounted price.<\/p>\n Invest in reusable water bottles<\/strong> and download the app Refill<\/a> (made in Bristol!), where you can find your nearest free tap water point \u2013 some locations even offer free sparkling water.<\/p>\n Energy bills can be expensive<\/strong>, so here\u2019s a simple life hack: when making pasta, place a lid on your pot and turn the heat down. This helps reduce energy consumption and speeds up cooking time.<\/p>\n Stay up to date with events and learn more top tips,\u00a0<\/strong>by checking out new student sustainability calendar<\/a> and sustainability guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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