Sustainable Living Action Group: The secrets of our success

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Sustainable Living Action Group The secrets of
our success

• Presented by Tara Duncan
• 23rd June 2009

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Sustainable Living Action Group

• A network of college Environment reps.
• Students working with University staff towards an
  environmentally sustainable Durham University.
• Raising Awareness.
• Promoting behavioural change.
• Running projects and events.

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Sustainable Living Action Group
University Environment Coordinator
Students Union Environment And Ethics Officer
Sustainable Living Programme Coordinator
Recent graduate a full time coordinator
SLAG group includes 16 college Environment reps
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Why did the project work?

• Local champions

• Student driven

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Why did the project work?

• University support

• Multi way communication

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What were the benefits and impacts?

• Increase in activity and communication
• Broadening of input

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What were the benefits and impacts?

• Students encouraged to start projects

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How was your project received?
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What would you do differently?

• Role profiles
• Wider communication
• Aspirations for wider input

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What is the essential message for success?