Overview

Reducing our Impact

What are we doing in very practical terms to reduce our environmental footprint: from recycling and reusing resources to reducing energy consumption, implementing renewable energies or offset programs. Take a look!

Activities

Waste Management at our school

Since 2020 the Eco-Team has set waste management as one of our school’s focus eco-themes, with the initial ambitious goal of reducing residual waste by 50% by the end of… Reducing our Impacts Reduce UWC Maastricht

The Swap Shop at UWC Maastricht

The Swap Shop is a student-initiated and run Service (part of the CAS Program at our school) that aims to give a second life to clothes/other items that members of… Reducing our Impacts Reduce, Reuse & Recycle UWC Maastricht

A Smart Meter

Smart Meters at UWC Maastricht

Smart meters for accurate monitoring of electricity and gas consumption per building The smart meters in all school buildings and one of the residential buildings allow us to constantly monitor… Reducing our Impacts Saving Energy UWC Maastricht

UWC Maastricht LED lighting. Photo: Olaya Garcia Alonso

LED lighting at UWC Maastricht

1063 light bulbs were replaced by LED lights in the school buildings in 2021. After 8 years of intensive use of our Campus we recognized that certain elements were reaching… Reducing our Impacts Saving Energy UWC Maastricht

UWC Maastricht Solar Roofs

A total of 1248 solar panels were installed between summer 2020 and March 2021. 1,074 solar panels were installed in summer 2020 and have been in operation since September 2020.… Reducing our Impacts Renewable Energy UWC Maastricht

Coffee Grounds Composting

Reusing spent coffee grounds for our permaculture garden Spent Coffee grounds from the school canteen and staff room are collected (approximately 120 litres/month) for a nitrogen-rich addition to our garden… Reducing our Impacts Compost, Food waste & Sewage UWC Maastricht

Food Waste Repurposing

Environmental Action Group donates unused food to the local FoodBank The student-led Environmental Action Group (EAG) set up in 2021 a biweekly collection of cooked but unserved food in the… Reducing our Impacts Compost, Food waste & Sewage UWC Maastricht

Other Topics

People, Stories & Awards

No change happens without someone making it happen: who are the amazing people, change makers, innovators and activists – staff, students and alumni – driving sustainability forward at our colleges? 10 Activities

Teaching Skills for the Future

At UWC, Education is seen as a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Take a look at examples of how we empower teachers… 19 Activities

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