Resources and Support

relating to environmental sustainability

This section provides links to useful environmental resources and organisations that can assist with achieving environmental sustainability. 

Implementing RU Environmental Sustainability Policy

1. Sustainability Education and Research

2. Water Sustainability

3. Energy Sustainability

4. Sustainable Waste Management

5. Biodiversity

6. Sustainable Travel

7. Organisational Sustainability

8. Sustainable Procurement

Additional Environmental Sustainability Resources

• Local: Grahamstown environmental organisations and resources.

• Support: Organisations in SA and beyond providing support for sustainable living.

• Animal care: Considering animals, domestic and wild.

• Food: Considering our food choices.

• Recycle: Overview of recycling options in Grahamstown.

• Worm farming: Introduction to vermicomposting.

• Weather Station at RU.

• Eco Products: Links to some alternative 'green' products.

• Carbon Calculator: help in calculating your carbon footprint.

• Stickers n Signs: some start up ideas for enviro signage and stickers at work/home.

• Enviro News: Environmental reporting in South Africa.

• Enviro Legislation: Environmental laws and policies supporting sustainability.

• Enviro Videos: DVDs, visuals and free online videos about environmental concerns.

• Climate change: Links to help understand the implications of climate change.

• Books n Refs: Selection of environmental books, guides and other references.

Take Action

Go to the Rhodes University ENVIRONMENT front page. Suggestions/Questions? Contact environment(at)ru.ac.za

Last Modified: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:27:46 SAST