Eddie’s is committed to sustainable environmentally friendly policies and practices.

The CR is working on updating the information about environmental affairs at Eddie’s, this page will be updated in October 2019.

For any questions please contact the Environmental Officer at cr-environmental@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk

Cambridge University – Student Societies

CUSU Ethical Affairs | Cambridge University Student Union on all things green and ethical

Cambridge University Environmental Consulting Society | Student-led initiatives to make the university a greener place

Zero Carbon Society | Platform for students to learn, engage and act on Climate Change. Check out there Google calender for all green events in Cambridge.

Cambridge Hub | Connecting students with ethical causes through volunteering and initiatives in Cambridge

Cambridge People and Planet | The Cambridge branch of a national student group campaigning on world poverty, human rights and the environment

Cambridge University – Other Networks

CUEN | Cambridge University Energy Network seeks to inform and facilitate cross-discipline research on sustainable energy

GreenBRIDGE | Society of graduate researchers at the University of Cambridge with an interest in the sustainability of the built environment

University Strategy | Sustainabilty and Energy strategy from the University Estates Management

External Links

Cambridge Sustainability Centre | Look out for the range of short courses on sustainability lifestyle skills.. from permaculture to building outdoor pizza ovens!

Transition Cambridge |  Events and advice to guide you to a more sustainable lifestyle

Cambridge City Council | Environment and recycling initiatives led by the council

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

One person’s junk is another’s gold… why not consider buying second hand items or donating your unwanted items to charity? Save money and save the planet!

Graduate Union Forum | Buy and sell unwanted items from other graduate members

Gumtree Cambridge | Buy and sell unwanted items outside the University.  (Students are reminded to take care when giving out their contact details)

Freecycle Cambridge | A forum for exchanging things for FREE!

Charity shops

For donating unwanted items or rummaging around for bargains… or finding bits for fancy dress!  Burleigh Street (near Parker’s Piece) is a haven for charity shops.  The nearest ones to St Edmund’s are:

Oxfam | 34/35 Bridge Street

Save the Children |  21 Magdelene Street

Vegetarian/Vegan Food and Local Produce

General Market | Mon to Sat in the Market Square – great for seasonal produce

Cambridge Farmers Market | Every Sun in the Market Square for local produce

Arjuna Wholefoods | A haven for vegetarian and vegan food

Revital Health | Health food store – good vegetarian and vegan food stock & deli

Rainbow Cafe | Vegetarian and vegan restaurant

Riverford Organic Fruit & Veg | Organic fruit & veg delivery service.