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"It was nice to see how much more we were already able to achieve the year afterwards"
My activism to make the UT more sustainable started before Sustain even existed. After the Kick-In of 2018, where I had been a volunteer,...

SustainUtwente
May 31, 20201 min read


"I always wanted to not only use big words in discussions, but also takes action to make this world"
I have always enjoyed discussions about societal problems and what needs to be done for things to change for the better. Poverty and...

SustainUtwente
May 14, 20201 min read


Curious what's on the mind of one of the sUsTain members?
I am not your typical sustainability fanatic. I try to reduce my energy use, am a regular customer at the thrift shop and try to eat...

SustainUtwente
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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Stories from boardies [Treasurer - Kaj]
Being an avid reader of the news, it quickly became apparent that the fight against climate change is one we should all play a part in,...

SustainUtwente
Apr 21, 20201 min read
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Stories from boardies [Secretary -Nena]
I joined the Board of Sustain because I wanted to make a change. These days, everything online always seemed so negative, with people...

SustainUtwente
Apr 14, 20201 min read
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Stories from boardies [Workinggroup and project manager - Jorge]
"One of my the main values I support is integrating positive change into the community you are surrounded by" At the end of my first year...

SustainUtwente
Mar 31, 20201 min read
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Stories from boardies [Chair - Klaske]
“Womens rights were not accepted, smoking was seen as healthy and plastic was seen as one of the best inventions” Why did I join the...

SustainUtwente
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Sustainability Series
Ever wondered what effect you have as a person on the environemnt around you? Did you know almost all of your impact is invisible? Join...

SustainUtwente
Mar 11, 20201 min read


Board interest lunches.
Sustain is looking for a new board for the academic year of 2019/2020. After an exciting year for all of us, it is time for a new...

SustainUtwente
May 4, 20191 min read


Tosti Talk Extinction Rebellion
Tuesday was the tosti-talk, it was very interesting and a heavy topic, thanks everyone who was there and thanks @designlabutwente and...

SustainUtwente
Apr 11, 20191 min read


Recognition event!
Today was the sustain recognition event, we hope you all enjoyed it. 🍀🌿

SustainUtwente
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Campus cleaning
Today Sustain helped to clean the campus of the University! For everyone who helped cleaning the campus, thank you for your help!

SustainUtwente
Mar 18, 20191 min read


SUSTAIN is recognised!!
We are happy to announce that we have been recognised as an official association of the University of Twente by the Student Union. We are...

SustainUtwente
Mar 6, 20191 min read


Day of sustainability
Yesterday was the day of sustainability, on this day Sustain planted to sustainability tree. Read the full article about the...

SustainUtwente
Oct 10, 20181 min read
Building a Geodesic dome
The first practical project of Sustain is well underway. For this project we are constructing a geo-desic dome greenhouse for the organic...

SustainUtwente
Sep 9, 20181 min read
Sustainability brainstorm
Today's brainstorm was a success, we came up with a lot of ideas on how to make the kick-in more sUsTainable! Thanks to all who joined...

SustainUtwente
Sep 5, 20181 min read


Opening of the academic year
After yesterdays opening of the academic year, it's safe to say sustainability is high on the University of Twente's agenda! Lots of...

SustainUtwente
Sep 4, 20181 min read


KICK IN
Today you can find us at the kick in opening market. Come and visit us and help us grow 🍀🌱🌿

SustainUtwente
Aug 22, 20181 min read


Sustain back on campus update.
Sustain is back on campus. Here is a little taster what to expect in the coming weeks! . ✅ Yesterday - Sustainably sourced 🥗🍲🍞 was...

SustainUtwente
Aug 20, 20181 min read


Earth overshoot day, what to do?
Today is earth overshoot day. This means that today we consumed all resources the world can provide in one year. By the current estimate...

SustainUtwente
Aug 1, 20181 min read
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