The winners of the 2014-15 LSE Sustainable Projects Fund were awarded funding to implement six student and staff-led projects that will improve environmental sustainability within the LSE community.
The School received 12 applications from undergraduates, postgraduates and staff, tackling a wide range of issues, from waste, to biodiversity, to climate change.
For more information on the Fund and the winning projects visit the LSESU Sustainable Futures Society website or contact the society by e-mail at sustainable.futures.lse@gmail.com
"We are delighted to support these projects, which will positively contribute to the life of the School whilst improving its environmental impact. The strength and variety of all the applications was a testament to the huge wealth of talent and creativity at the School."
~ Julian Robinson, Director of Estates
LSE Bike User Group Awarded Funding: £1000
This project is the first stage of setting up an LSE Bike User Group (BUG). The BUG aims to improve cycling facilities on campus and in the local area and create a community for all staff and students who currently cycle or who would like to start. The funding was awarded to conduct a travel survey to gauge what staff and students think the BUG should prioritise.
LSE Biochar Awarded Funding: £350
This project was awarded funding to start using biochar, which is a charcoal soil amendment. It will be used to boost soil fertility in LSE roof gardens.
Visual Energy Reporting Awarded Funding: £4941.31
This project is a school-wide energy consumption reporting system. it will display the most up to date energy consumption data that the school holds for each building on the pre-existing plasma info screens around campus.
Nectar Rich Flower Boxes Awarded Funding: £734
Plant nectar-rich shrubs will be planted on the roof of St Clements. Jasmine, Lavender and Potentilla amoung many other plants. These plants will provide forage for the bees to feed on and increase the visibility of the existing green roof.
'Sustainability and Finance' Oikos Conference Funding Awarded: £1001
The Oikos Student Society organised a conference open to staff and students, form LSE and other universities, discussing ‘How the structure of financial system is detrimental to its own sustainability and environmental sustainability’.
LSEats Funding Awarded: £700
A group of students won funding to create a cookbook that focuses on local and seasonal food. The publication will be distributed free of charge at the LSE and at LSE Halls of Residence.
Sidney Webb Biodiversity Projects Funding Awarded: £3000 - 6000 (dependent on match funding)
Students won money to improve the biodiversity in the garden of Sidney Webb Halls. The designs include beach trees and flower beds.