#Unpallatable – Campaigning for Care of our Beaches Bonfires and barbecues on St Andrews beaches are a sort of right of passage during a student’s time here. Especially at times …
Review: Thrift Winter Clothing Sale
Any nerves about the tempermental Scottish weather spoiling the fun were quickly put to rest with what turned out to be a glorious Saturday (21 October 2020). This thrift sale …
The Plastic Dilemma
We all try to do our bit for the planet, so when it comes to household plastic, we religiously wash out our milk and other containers and put them in …
Nuclear Energy; the pros and cons
Background We are surrounded by matter, made up of atoms, each of which contains enormous amounts of energy in the bonds that hold the atom together. This energy can be …
Volunteers Clean Up St Andrews
29 January a group of students and locals picked up 58 kilos of rubbish along Lade Braes and the Kinness Burn! We picked up 42 kilos of rubbish on Lade …
Volunteers Clean Up St Andrews
29 January a group of students and locals picked up 58 kilos of rubbish along Lade Braes and the Kinness Burn! We picked up 42 kilos of rubbish on Lade …
Autumn Garden Update – There’s still delicious food to be had and lots to help with!
This post is written by Seth Nolan-McDonough, a first year studying Psychology, Social Anthropology, and Ancient History. Seth has been a keen garden volunteer, spoiling us with different species of …
StandRe-Use 2014: We’re gonna need a bigger van
Now in its 5th year, StAndRe-Use is aiming to make 2014 its biggest collection ever. We’ll be keeping you updated on progress throughout the summer. It’s sure to be a coathanger-heavy-mysterious-item-littered-polypocket-filled-cardboard box of an adventure. In part 1 Lucy Anderson, the Transition StAnd Re-Use link, highlights the highs and lows of collection.
No Plastic Please!
In our latest blog, student Alexis McGivern talks about how she addressed one of the largest recycling and waste issues in her life – plastic. After hearing about the huge impact that plastic has on our planet and other species she set herself a challenge to go without plastic for 2 months. Read on to find out how she managed.
Tales from a Calamitous Kitchen: Dealing with a Burnt Pot
We are happy to collect all sorts of items at StAndReuse but we love it even more when items are donated in good condition. Follow the tips in this blogpost to keep your pots and pans sparkling!
Get involved
So hopefully at some point this week you’ve chatted with someone about Transition’s work and are feeling highly enthused. If you’d like to get involved in the work of Transition, why not try our Volunteer Intern Programme.
St AndRe-Use Drop-off points in halls
Wondering what to do with all that stuff you can’t take home at the end of the semester? St AndRe-Use are offering a ‘cut-out and keep’ solution to deal with …
