From Theory to Action: How AI Strengthens Sustainability Initiatives
How can we meet today’s needs while ensuring future generations’ prosperity in the face of climate change? Integrating the latest advancements in AI with sustainable initiatives might be the answer we were looking for. “From start-ups to mid-sized companies to large corporations, companies are key drivers in the development of AI applications, with many now bringing […]
5 Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Diet
Globally, food production currently accounts for a third of greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation to make way for animal feed plantations, mono-cropping, and transportation are some of the leading causes. Unfortunately, mainstream farming methods are unsustainable and cause irreversible environmental damage. Here at Jump, we used August to highlight the importance of avoiding high-emissions ingredients. We […]
Net Zero NHS: how Trusts across England are engaging staff in sustainability
Happy NHS Sustainability Day 2022! In this blog, we are looking at how 19 NHS Trusts have been using Jump programmes for engaging staff in sustainability. From Newcastle down to Dorset, our partnered trusts have been using people power to reduce carbon and go net zero. What is net zero NHS? The NHS has two […]
New app gives you ‘green reward’ discounts at Nottinghamshire shops for helping tackle climate change
A new mobile app has been launched which lets people get discounts at local shops for doing acts which benefit the environment. Councillor Abby Brennan, Rushcliffe Borough Council’s portfolio holder for communities and climate change says the scheme, coined ‘Green Rewards’, is being supported by all Nottinghamshire councils. It launches from Monday, October 25 and […]
Recycle Week is back for 2018!
Recycle Week’s annual campaign, organised by WRAP, will be running from Monday 24th September to Sunday 30th September. This year marks the campaign’s 15th year, and is set to be one to remember. Themed ‘Recycling. We do. Because it matters’, the campaign will be focusing on plastics, aiming to highlight the benefits of recycling and encourage […]
Launch of behaviour change programme at the University of Bristol encouraging employees to be the change.
This summer we launched our latest employee engagement programme, known as ‘Be The Change’, to employees at the University of Bristol. Bristol is well known for its dedication to being an environmentally friendly city and in 2015 was awarded European Green Capital status. It is exciting to see the education sector demonstrate the same commitment to […]
Beyond the blackout – How Earth Hour is raising awareness around the world
This weekend millions of us around the world will be switching off all non-essential lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm (local time) as a symbolic display of solidarity for the planet. Earth Hour is an annual event and campaign, brought about by the World Wildlife Fund to encourage us to think about the impact our actions have on the […]
How to travel smart and reduce your carbon footprint without ditching your car.
Transport accounts for around a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so travelling sustainably is one of the most important things you do to cut down your carbon footprint. Walking and cycling are the greenest options for commuting to work, with zero emissions associated to these forms of transport. But if you live far away […]
Green Rewards on the rise – Our top 5 highlights from 2017
Last year was a fantastic year for Green Rewards, with some truly outstanding achievements for our Jump programme. We’re proud to share our highlights from 2017 with you below, and look forward to the exciting opportunities 2018 will bring. 1. Jump welcomes 3 new UniversitiesWe started 2017 with the launch of a Jump pilot at Bournemouth […]
Swansea University’s Swell programme is shortlisted for Edie’s Sustainability Leaders Awards.
Our sustainability and wellbeing programme at Swansea University has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards, in the Engagement and Behaviour change category. The Edie awards celebrate sustainability excellence and innovation and we are thrilled that Swansea University’s programme has been recognised for its positive impact and achievements at the university. The programme, named SWell, uses […]
The hunt is on … For Warwickshire’s recycling champion of the year.
We’ve launched an exciting new contest for residents of Warwickshire County Council: Warwickshire’s Recycling Champion of the Year 2018. We’ve teamed up with Warwickshire Waste Partnership, to deliver the contest to residents in Warwickshire’s five districts and boroughs: Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon District, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough, Rugby Borough and North Warwickshire Borough. The contest will engage residents in recycling […]
Charities, Challenges & Recycling Champions – A summer update
It’s been a really busy summer for us here Jump (Local Green Points), with plenty of highlights to share with you – including the launch of our Food Waste challenge, door to door campaigns, charity cheque presentations, and new partners we’re excited to start working with.Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve been up to […]