UniGreenScheme in the Spotlight: How Universities Are Talking About Us

At UniGreenScheme we’re proud to support universities across the UK in managing surplus equipment sustainably. From lab instruments to office furniture, our mission is to extend the life of valuable resources, reduce waste, and deliver both environmental and financial benefits to the higher education sector.

Over the past few years, our work has been recognised and featured by a wide range of universities in their news articles, sustainability pages, and research publications. These mentions not only celebrate our partnerships but also demonstrate the growing role of reuse and circular economy practices in higher education.

Case Studies & Spotlights

University of East Anglia (UEA)

UEA produced a detailed UniGreenScheme case study, documenting the environmental and financial benefits of reuse across the institution.

University of York

York University’s Green Impact spotlight on the UniGreen Team celebrates its 'UniGreen Team' - the staff who champion reuse and circular economy initiatives through UniGreenScheme.

UniGreen's project not only benefits the Biology department but has significant impacts on the wider University community. Their project directly supports the “Sustainable Research” UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) by demonstrating a reduced environmental burden of research activity to complement carbon.

University Sustainability Pages

University of South Wales

The University of South Wales showcases its UniGreenScheme reuse service, demonstrating how the partnership supports sustainability and resource efficiency.

University of Reading

Reading University features UniGreenScheme on its sustainability website, highlighting how equipment reuse contributes to waste reduction and carbon savings.

University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews features UniGreenScheme within its circular economy initiatives, showcasing its contribution to resource efficiency and waste reduction.

University of Manchester

Manchester University references UniGreenScheme in its Environmental Sustainability Code of Practice, embedding reuse into everyday university operations.

News & Recognition

University of Birmingham

Birmingham University published a news article on the award-winning UniGreenScheme, recognising its impact on sustainability and operations. The university also includes UniGreenScheme in its Operational Excellence resources, linking reuse to efficiency and long term sustainability.

Policy & Guidance

University of Oxford

Oxford University includes UniGreenScheme's User Guide for managing surplus equipment sustainably, providing staff with practical advice on reuse and redistribution.

University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham lists UniGreenScheme as part of its lab equipment disposal guidance, supporting sustainable laboratory practices.

University of Warwick

Warwick University references UniGreenScheme in its Sustainable Labs guidance embedding reuse into its approach to responsible research operations.

University of Cambridge

Cambridge University has highlighted UniGreenScheme in multiple ways. Its Research Operations bulletin on surplus lab equipment introduced UniGreenScheme as part of a pilot project, while its Estates team names UniGreenScheme as an approved reuse partner in the official Waste Contracts Guide.

Why this matters

When universities share their experiences with UniGreenScheme, it helps demonstrate the tangible benefits of equipment reuse:

1. Sustainability impact – cutting carbon and reducing waste.
2. Financial savings – maximising return on surplus assets.
3. Innovation and collaboration – creating circular economy models that inspire other institutions.

Every mention is not just a recognition of our work, but a step towards embedding reuse and sustainability deeper into the culture of higher education.

Thank you to our partners

We’re grateful to all our university partners, which includes all of the Russell Group Universities, for championing reuse and for sharing their stories of sustainable resource management. Together, we’re proving that practical solutions can deliver meaningful environmental change.

We’ll continue updating this page as more universities feature UniGreenScheme in their news, blogs, or sustainability reports so check back for the latest highlights.