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THE
ETHICAL
GUIDE TO
OXFORD
Tips for sustainable
living
Produced by:
Intro
This booklet was produced
Contents
by OXFORD HUB. Find
out more about their work
Living in Oxford is an amazing experience, on page 18 or by visiting
particularly if you’re a student. It is a www.oxfordhub.org
city rich in history and culture, and has
a rapidly growing scene of people taking Page 1: Intro
positive steps to improve the world
around them. We hope this guide will Page 2: Contents
showcase some of the amazing things
going on in Oxford, and demonstrate that Page 3: Top Tips
living sustainably doesn’t have to mean
revolutionising your life. Page 4: Eating out
This booklet was printed by
Oxford is bursting at the seams with Page 5/6: Groceries&Produce
independent shops, social enterprises
and initiatives looking to have a positive Page 7: Fashion
social and environmental impact. The
guide is mainly aimed at existing and We have decided to put together Page 8: Other Essentials
incoming Oxford University students, as a quick guide signposting some
ideas and opportunities for Oxford Page 9: Out and About
a guide to getting to know the city - but
residents who share this interest
there are plenty of hidden gems in here
BIG thanks to the
in making the city an even Page 10: Entertainment
better place.
which long-term residents may not have
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come across, too!
In the guide you’ll find highlights covering a range of areas, from alternatives to high
Page 11/12: Oxford Map
OUSU, O2 Think
street shopping to ways to reduce your energy usage. One thing to note is that this is Page 13/14: Recycling Big,, Daily Info,
in no way an exhaustive list of the many things going on, even at the moment. The city
is continuously evolving as new ideas are incubated and initiatives started, so we will Page 15: Energy/Water Usage Oxford University
be periodically updating the guide online. Go to the Oxford Hub website to find updated
versions! Page 16: Sustainability
Sustainability
Department and
Page 17: Getting Around
If you have any ideas of things we have missed, or want more information, do get in
touch via info@oxfordhub.org. CAG Oxfordshire
Page 18: Oxford Hub for all their amazing
If you are reading online, click on the links in bold for further information. hard work and support.
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Page 19: OUSU + Campaigns
Hope you enjoy reading, Fatima and the Oxford Hub Team x
Top Tips (from the Oxford
Hub committee) Eating Out
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It really is possible to avoid using Get a coffee/water flask instead
the supermarkets! Tried, tested of always buying plastic cups and
and successful (but cheated a bottles. Much cheaper in the long
little during exam week!) - the term and definitely more eco-
Wednesday market on Gloucester friendly!
Green is really cheap and has lots
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of fresh fruit and veg. Host a Green Formal at college
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or try to implement more meat
Oil your bike to make sure it free days like Wadham! Oxford is bursting with independent cafés Restore, a mental health charity based on
lasts! Visit the Broken Spoke Talk to your college’s E&E rep and restaurants, so whatever tickles Cowley Road, also has a popular Garden Café
workshop on Wednesdays to get for more info. your fancy, there’ll be something for run by members of their recovery group. If you
you! (Places with great vegan food are are over there you can also pop by Refresh,
guidance with how to fix your
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another great café which provides training and
bike yourself. For all crafty things it’s highlighted green, check out Oxford
employment for ex-prisoners.
Vegan Society for more info!)
well worth visiting Orinoco,
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Time for a relaxed lunch? Head down to Vaults
A friend of mine started an Oxford’s Scrap Store – Why not try Turl Street Kitchen, an and Garden. This lovely café opened over 10
upcycling bop costume box at her absolutely loads of things amazing social enterprise whose profit goes on to years ago in Radcliffe Square with the vision
college to avoid everyone always for ridiculously cheap prices support Oxford Hub’s activities! Open eight ‘til late, of providing healthy and delicious food while
(www.oxorinoco.org) grab a coffee and relax on a comfy sofa; or maybe promoting ecological sustainability. Another nice
having to buy new costumes!
join them for dinner and try their delicious, fresh lunch spot to try is Will’s Deli, which also uses
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and seasonal food. Their menus change twice daily sustainable and locally sourced food.
Come to OxGrow, a community Add a second coffee to your bill depending on what’s fresh, what’s in season, and
garden in Hogacre Common, it is and it will go to someone in need. what they’ve got in. Oxfork, located in East If you find yourself with a little free time over the
Known as a suspended coffee, Oxford and also part of the Hub family, offers tasty weekend, try Hogacre Community Café,
definitely the best break from the sustainable food - their mouth-watering brunch an eco-friendly café in Hogacre Common serving
library! It’s super fun, and a great Java&Co Coffee House started vegetarian food every Sunday. It is a little bit out
menu is definitely worth checking out!
place to make some new friends. the first scheme in Oxford! of the way but you won’t regret taking the time to
Yellow Submarine and Crisis Skylight head out there: legend has it that they have more
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are two other great ethical cafés. Yellow cake than you can shake a stick at!
Post on your college Facebook
Submarine is an amazing social enterprise
group to see whether any gradu- supporting young people with disabilities, while Organic Deli Café is another great little
ating students want to sell their Crisis Skylight supports those struggling to find place close to the centre of town, serving organic
artisan homemade breads, pastries and so much
bikes. This is a great way to employment. Both serve delicious food, and are
definitely worth a visit! more. It specialises in accommodating vegan,
obtain a good second hand bike! gluten and dairy free diets. Alphabar is a
The same is true for textbooks great gourmet salad bar in the Covered Market,
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and mini-fridges... particularly for vegetarian and vegan options.
Groceries
“if you think you’re too small to Gloucester Green Market also sells more
make a difference, try spending
than just fresh produce and is around every
the night with a mosquito”
Wednesday and Thursday!If you’re up for a bit of a
walk/cycle, Hogacre Common eco-park is
It might not seem that spending a little money in a local shop will help, but things also a great place to check out. Host to Oxgrow,
add up quickly - if every Oxford resident spent £1 more a week at a local business a community garden, and a community café,
Hogacre is a beautiful green space only a short
this would build up to nearly £8 million a year! Supporting local businesses helps
cycle ride from the centre of town. All are welcome
to preserve a city’s character and build strong community ties. Here are some
at Oxgrow work parties on Sunday afternoons and
alternatives that help you support local businesses and reduce your carbon footprint. Wednesday evenings, and volunteers get to take
See the text highlighted yellow for relevant volunteering opportunities! home the fruit and veg harvested during the ses-
If you’re planning a night in, you can buy a bottle sion. Find out about their other activities (includ-
Looking for some fresh fruit and veg? Try of wine from the Bothy Vineyard. They ing beekeeping and a jam jar library!) online.
Cultivate. On 10 acres of land just outside continue the tradition of producing wine locally
Oxford they grow fresh fruit and veg which they in the Vale of White Horse, adapting techniques to
then sell in their VegVan every Thursday 12-3pm become more sustainable!
in Summertown; 4:30-7pm in East Oxford; and
every Friday 11-2pm in Jericho. More info can be Oxford’s famous Covered Market can be
found online. You can also volunteer with them found on the High Street, stocking much more
and get a discount on your shopping: email than just groceries. You can grab a bit of lunch Interested in the ethical issues
info@cultivateoxford.org to get involved. while having a wander round lots of great little surrounding what we consume?
independent shops, all under the same roof.
If you’re feeling a bit lazy, Farm Fresh Campaign: There have been many national
Oxford sell everything from bananas to biscuits When there as many choices as campaigns like ‘Live Below the Line’ to raise
there are in Oxford, there is
sourced from local producers; order online and awareness of these.
no need to visit a supermarket!
they’ll deliver it right to your door! There are also
plenty of VegBox schemes that will deliver fresh It is estimated that 30-50% of food is
fruit and veg to you - regularly or as a one-off - wasted globally! Food Justice is a group of
a really great choice for students. Try ordering student volunteers working with Oxford
online from Coleshill Organic or calling Veg Food Bank to prevent food wastage in
in Clover, supplying from Sandy Lane Farm - Oxford. They also organise events and
For meat you can easily order online from campaigns surrounding food waste issues.
they even get them to you on a bike!
Willowbrook Farm a halal, free-range and Contact foodjustice@oxfordhub.org for
organic farm that has been running for over 12 more info.
years and continues its commitment to providing
food from local and sustainable sources.
Another option for food and other es- If you’re feeling more adventurous (or your
For all your essentials go to OxCo-op. This sentials is visiting one of Oxford’s great student loan is running out) then why not try
is a student-run initiative looking to turn food community markets. A student favourite foraging? Note: It is important to make sure you
stereotypes on their heads by providing more is East Oxford Market, a non-profit are 100% sure of what you have collected before
socially and environmentally sustainable food organisation. Open every Saturday 10-1pm you put it in your mouth. It is easy to mistakenly
at genuinely affordable prices. You can order in East Oxford Primary School, it is host pick a poisonous berry! This shouldn’t put you off
online or visit their weekly pop-up shop! They to many stalls providing staples sourced though - there is plenty of information online or
also run a variety of events for those interested locally within 30 miles of Oxford. Details you can contact Abundance at abundance-
in food issues, if you want to get involved for other community markets can be found harvestsoxford@gmail.com to find out
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with their amazing work, they are always online at http://ocmarkets.org/. about their foraging workshops. Good
looking for more volunteers, get in touch with Food Oxford has also put together a
oxfordfoodcoop@gmail.com! handy map of where to find what!
Fashion Essentials
Exclusive Roots sells beautiful Fairtrade
products, including jewellery and accessories,
and are dedicated to ensuring fair prices for
their producers. Pop over to their shop located on
Sadly it took a disaster like Rana Plaza,
a garment factory in Bangladesh that
Woodstock Road!
Cosmetics/Toiletries
collapsed killing over 1000 people, to TIP: Head up the hill It can be easy to forget that many of the products
to Headington and find
raise the profile of the ethical issues you find on the high street have a trail of negative
surrounding fashion. People can no longer
7/8 charity shops in social and environmental impact. A couple of more
close proximity!
ignore the awful reality of sweatshops ethical retailers to try are The Body Shop (who do
and child-labour hiding behind many not test their products on animals); or Lush (on
high-street brands. There are also a number of vintage shops to try, Cornmarket Street), who stock lovely, fragrant
including Reign Wear up on Cowley Road, handmade soaps and shampoos.
There is no need to stick to the high street any- Uncle Sam’s on Little Clarendon Street, or
more, with many cheaper and more ethical fashion Unicorn over on Ship Street! The slightly cha-
alternatives to be found in Oxford. For example otic and cluttered shops might take a tad longer Consider one
buying from vintage and charity shops not only to navigate than most shops, but you’ll find the of the following options
reduces waste and energy consumption of making best bargains on some beautiful clothes! Also go to if attending a ball!
and transporting new clothes; but also you won’t Gloucester Green Market on Thursdays for cheap 1) Raid your friend’s closet!
risk turning up in the same outfit as anyone else, vintage fashion buys, or visit a travelling vintage 2) Have a rummage through some
and all that rummaging is really fun! fair like LouLou’s. vintage stores.
3) Hire a gown or suit, try The Ball-
Charity shops are a must-visit: not only will your room on the Cowley Plain roundabout
money go to a good cause, but your wardrobe will 4) Enactus’ Alora project provides a Textbooks/Stationery
be at a fraction of the cost of high street shopping
(and don’t forget to donate your old clothes too)! tailor making dress service.
No need to worry about textbooks: you’ll be able to
find most in university, faculty or college libraries!
You can also try your college parents for hand-me-
You could head back up to Headington and downs, or save paper and find an online copy.
visit The Windmill, a Fairtrade shop selling
much more than just shampoo! Another option You’ll also need to be regularly stocking up on sta-
to try is SESI, a cheap and environmental refill tionery. Lower your paper usage and try reusing
Interested in ethical issues station selling just about anything you might need paper from recycling bins that is only printed on
surrounding fashion? in bulk - find them at the East Oxford Farmers one side to plan essays. Keep an eye out and you
If you still want to shop on the high-street you can Market every Saturday. will notice some high-street shops like WHSmith
Campaign: Fashion Relief is a new char- take a look at summaries of different retailer’s and Paperchase have eco-friendly lines and prod-
ity set up by Oxford students after their ethical standards on www.ethicalcon- The GoodGuide app is a great one to down- ucts made from 100% recycled materials.
‘Love Fashion, Hate Injustice’ catwalk sumer.org, or the Good Shopping Guide load, it allows you to scan barcodes and retrieve
campaign. It hosts fashion shows all over app works well when you’re on the go. There are information about items and the company that If you want to buy any personalised College or
the country to raise awareness of ethical also some retailers that offer more ethical lines produced them before you buy them. Society clothing then go to the Oxford University
fashion issues amongst students, and like H&M’s ‘Conscious Collection’. If you decide to Student’s Union (OUSU) Stash Shop online, with
also as a tool for fundraising. Find details venture outside of Oxford then the Guardian also all clothing lines sweatshop free!
of their events on Facebook or Twitter have an extensive directory to ethical fash-
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and look out for their launch show in ion in UK.
November 2014!
Out and About Entertainment
There is plenty going on in the music
and arts scene in Oxford to keep you Ruskin School of
entertained; and don’t forget to also check Art to see the talent
out the many clubs, societies and student- produced by one the top Fine Art
led initiatives! schools in the country - usually free entry.
- See a play in the Oxford Playhouse, or - Christ Church has a top class choir that puts on
support the university’s own theatre scene. many concerts throughout the year in the college’s
Oxford has one of the largest university drama gorgeous cathedral - check their website for
communities in the country, with alumni including updates on times and locations.
Hugh Grant and Rowan Atkinson! Further
information about productions can be found on the - Sometimes cinemas are quite expensive, so watch
OUDS website. (students often get a cheaper rate out for the Magdalen Film Society which
Oxford is a beautiful city with a rich too!) play a diverse range of films on the cheapsies.
- There are some beautiful trails like The Ridgeway
history. Make sure you take time to or Thames Path for you to follow on a day out. Or if
- Try http://theoxfordculturereview. -Want to know about all the interesting talks
explore all it has to offer. Here are a few you need some motivation, take a long cycle for ice
com/ for details and reviews of current events in and lectures going on in Oxford? Join the
things to add to the list: cream to Amorino in Bicester. Many other routes
the Oxford arts scene. ‘Interesting Talks Oxford’ Facebook
to follow can be found online at www.visitox-
group, or follow them on Twitter, which provides
- Take a tour with StreetView Oxford, a fordandoxfordshire.com/
- Calling all film lovers: fall in love with the links and information to most things going on!
social enterprise facilitating the homeless back charming Ultimate Picture Palace Also make sure you check out ONE for talks and
into employment. They’ll introduce you to some - If you like swimming then make sure you don’t
in Cowley, with some great deals to be found events on the environment, and The Martin
hidden gems and give you an alternative perspec- miss Hinksey Outdoor Pool (don’t worry,
if you buy their membership! Phoenix School for a wide variety of lectures.
tive of Oxford. it’s heated!) open all summer.
Picturehouse is another cinema over in
Jericho showing some great alternative films. -Like board games? Head to the awesome
- Try your hand at punting and explore Oxford’s - Barracks Lane Community Garden is
Thirsty Meeples and share your love of
beautiful rivers in the summer . A hilarious (and a lovely green space and eco cabin open to every-
- You might not realise but Oxford also has plenty Monopoly over a cup of coffee!
useful) guide to Dos and Don’ts can be found on one, and available to hire out. It is home to some
of budding musicians: a quick Google shows you
the Daily Info website. great facilities including a barbecue, bonfire and
the numerous events and gigs always going on in -Try something a little different and join a
wood burning stove.
the city. Perhaps check out the jazz scene with the Project Soup dinner. For a donation of £4 you
- Relax in one of Oxford’s scenic parks: try Univer- university’s Jazz Soc? get a hearty dinner of soup and bread (from food
sity Park for an afternoon jog or Christ Church - Want to know a little more about Oxford? Foot-
that would otherwise have been wasted), and hear
Meadow for a peaceful picnic. Port Meadow is also prints Tours run free 2 hour tours leaving
- Over the past twenty years the Catweazle 4 presentations from local community groups
a really lovely spot! from Broad St twice a day, they run off voluntary
Club has become a buzzing centre for all kinds of and initiatives. All followed by live music from
tips.
musicians, poets and performers on Oxford. Check local musicians and home-made cakes. At the end
- Explore the gorgeous Botanical Gardens out one of their weekly shows in East Oxford of the night you vote for which group you would
just opposite Magdalen College (with free entry for - A tad pricier, but it is definitely worth heading
Community Centre, Cowley Road. most like to receive all the funds raised over the
Oxford students). out to Blenheim Palace and spending a day
evening. Events are termly. To get involved email
exploring the 2000 acres of splendid gardens and
- Attend a degree show and other exhibitions at the projectsoupoxford@gmail.com.
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-Visit some colleges, many of them have free entry! parks surrounding it.
Map of an Ethical Oxford
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Ultimate Picture Palace
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A Cultivate - East Oxford stop E Restore Cafe C Uncle Sams E Ruskin Schools of Drawing & Fine Art
B Cultivate - Jericho stop F Refresh Cafe D Unicorn F Christ Church Cathedral
C East Oxford Market G Vaults and Garden E Ballroom Emporium G Thirsty Meeples
D Covered Market H Will’s Deli A Lush Retail Ltd H Magdalen Film Society
E Gloucester Green Market Organic Deli Cafe, Restaurant & B The Body Shop A Oxford Hub
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A Turl Street Kitchen Wholefoods Store A Magdalen Road Bridge Boat House Ltd B Oxford University Student Union
B Oxfork J Alpha Bar B Oxford University Parks A Broken Spoke Bike Co-Op
C Yellow Submarine Cafe A Exclusive Roots C Christ Church Meadow B Bainton Bikes
D Crisis Skylight Cafe B Reignwear D Footprints Tour - starting point C Oxford Bus Company Travel Shop
Recycling, Reusing and Waste
Every two hours the UK produces Campaigns: Disco Soup is an
TOP
enough waste the fill the Royal Albert awesome international movement
Hall - and unless we do something looking to raise awareness of food
this will only get worse. There are so
waste issues by holding parties
The Mooncup is
TIPS many ways to address this, primarily
by recycling, reusing and making sure
we dispose of all our waste correctly.
in public places, where they cook
and share soup. Oxford has it’s
becoming an increasingly Always take a re-usable Check out the Oxford Council’s great own branch running lots of great
popular alternative Look for refillable packs bag when you leave the guide to recycling on their events with free food, live music
to usual sanitary
products - it is much
or items that use less house, even if you are website! and lovely people! Find out more
packaging when doing not going to shop - you
more eco-friendly and REMEMBER online abundanceoxford.word-
shopping; if we all change never know what might
even subsidised by some our behaviour in this way, catch your eye! that in all university buildings... press.com/disco-soup.
colleges! it will encourage stores to
stock similar items.
Recycling schemes will vary greatly between col-
leges. Most have at least a basic system in place.
Orinoco is an amazing If you think enough isn’t being done then don’t be
charity encouraging people to afraid to take a lead and make a difference at your
reuse good quality commercial Try composting your college - get in touch with your college E&E Rep for
TINS support.
waste in creative ways. Visit banana skins and tea bags Don’t forget things like old
their scrapstore at the end of rather than throwing laptops and kettles. There
Peat Moors, a short cycle from them out. Oxford City are now many alternatives CANS
If you are living out then check the council’s
the centre of town. It’s open Council now provide all to dispose of these in an website for information about your local recycling
every Tuesday, Thursday and houses with small Food ethical manner - Oxford scheme as these can also vary a little depending
Saturday reselling donated Caddies for composting. Council now run a kerbside on where you are. Good news is that all areas in
items at unbelievably low prices. collection scheme. CARDBOARD
Oxford do now have food caddies for composting!
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Upcycling is becoming increasingly popular.
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PAPER This involves taking old unwanted items and
At the end of the year
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updating or repurposing them instead of throw-
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Enactus project British Heart Foundation Consider heading to a Swap
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OxGives also runs a ing them out - you can even put old bottle caps to
run a collection scheme for Shop: give old items a new
...
door-to-door collection good use! It is a great solution to many problems,
any unwanted items and home and find something
for a large variety of especially if you are low on cash.
clothes. The scheme has new-to-you! Details for some
unwanted items, go to already generated £45,000 Swap Shops can be found
http://oxgives.com/ Try upcyclethat.com for plenty of ideas and
for the charity! on the Oxford CAG events
give/ to arrange a resources to make a start!
page or otherwise why
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collection. not organise one for your into the bins!
college? same
Reducing Energy Environmental
and Water Usage Sustainability Team
Reducing energy and water usage comes The University of Oxford is committed
hand in hand with recycling. We are all to reducing its environmental impact. - Boost your skills with training
responsible for trying to change our hab- The Environmental Sustainability courses to support the delivery of SSO
its and become more eco-friendly where team leads this initiative and offers a and Green Impact.
we can. Food for thought: If every adult variety of ways for you to get involved,
in England and Wales just remembered make a difference and boost your CV! - Get involved with the fascinating
to turn off the tap when brushing their
internships and student exchanges
teeth, in one day we would save enough that take place over the summer with
water to fill 180 Olympic swimming pools Participate in:
- that’s enough water to supply EVERY DROP - Student Switch
international universities.
nearly 500,000 homes. Off (SSO)
COUNTS! Help your
Discover even more….
Here are some easy-to-remember tips to get
college win this - The Environmental Sustainability
started with:
2) Put on a jumper, not the heating. Or at least energy saving team covers a wide range of areas
turn down the thermostat! competition. including sustainable buildings, energy,
1) Switch appliances off - don’t leave them on
standby.
water and waste management to trans-
3) Don’t boil too much water, use your cup to add port.
it to the kettle!
- Green Impact
4) Avoid the tumble dryer and dry your clothes Support your department make changes - Find out more from the team’s website
naturally. to make its work spaces greener. [http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/
estates/].
5) Try to shorten your showers by a couple of
minutes, and turn the pressure down!
The team offers lots of fantastic
opportunities throughout the year and
6) Turn your washing machine down to 30°c. Learn new skills: is always happy to hear from students.
Campaigns: Find out if your college 7) Put a lid on that saucepan! - Boost your employability by
is part of the Student Switch Off developing transferable skills
campaign. Student Switch Off is an 8) Download the ecocharge app to prevent you including project management,
overcharging your phone. Stay in touch
energy-saving competition between auditing, communications and
team work and apply them in -Send an email to sustainability@
Oxford colleges and run by the 9) Turn the tap off while you brush your teeth.
practice. admin.ox.ac.uk to be added to the
Environmental Sustainability team. If 10) Switch to energy-saving light bulbs; this will mailing list or follow the team on
your college takes part, you’re in the also reduce your energy bill. Facebook and Twitter.
running for prizes and cash towards
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11) Wash fruit and veg in a bowl rather than
your summer garden party! under running water (and use leftover water for
houseplants)!
Getting Around What’s Oxford Hub?
We’re a student-led group in Oxford which aims to inspire,connect and
Bike bike bike! The best way to get schemes running in Oxford. Bainton Bikes
around Oxford is on bike: not only is it run daily hire schemes with special prices for support students to make a difference while they’re at university - and
good exercise and cheaper than the bus, students. throughout their lives. As an organisation, we’ve seen student-powered social
but much better for the environment! Oxford is a small place so you won’t have to walk change in Oxford going from strength to strength over the last 7 years, and we’re
far to get around; a cheap and easy way to travel
with no worries about losing your bus pass! working hard to make doing good things a part of everyone’s university
Find great deals for second-hand bikes on the
Daily Info website or keep an eye out for Oxford
experience. As part of the national organisation Student Hubs, we’re also
Union’s bike sale near the start of term. Theft can
If neither of those options tickle your fancy then working with students around the country to make the biggest difference we can.
taking the bus is the next best option. 36% of Ox-
be a problem with bikes so make sure you buy a
ford Bus Company’s buses are now electric-
strong D-lock - get them cheap from the OUSU!
hybrids, the highest percentage of any fleet in the As a committee of student volunteers we run events, conferences,
country! campaigns, volunteering opportunities and so much more! If this guide
TIP: Some colleges will keep
has inspired you to do more, or even just made you a bit curious, get in touch with
bikes that have been left Using a car is not ideal, especially in a city like
us. Whether the fashion section sparked an interest in international development
behind, ask yours and you might Oxford. If it is a must, try car-sharing with friends
issues or you’re horrified by levels of food wastage, there will be something for you
be able to bag a free one.
or course-mates, or hire a car at hourly rates from
companies like co-wheels to encourage yourself to get involved in. Visit our office, located in our home just above the Turl Street
to drive less while saving the hassle and expense Kitchen or email us at info@oxfordhub.org. Keep an eye out for our current One
Keeping your bike in a good condition is really of maintaining a car.
important. The team down at Broken Spoke Hour A Week campaign - highlighting how easy it is to get involved with some
Bike Co-op know this and put on drop-in ses- volunteering in Oxford.
sions 11-5pm every Friday-Sunday and also great
DIY lessons to teach you how to ride and repair If you are part of a group or society who work on social and environmental issues
bikes! then apply to join Oxford Hub’s Ethical Network. The EN provides a range of great
If you aren’t ready to invest in a bike but want benefits including opportunities for training and support, access to the Hub’s rooms
to give it a go there are a number of Bike Hire and event spaces, and most importantly the chance to network and collaborate
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with other member groups of the network. We don’t charge for our support - it’s
what we exist to do!OUSU & Campaigns
Want to find out what campaigns are already running at Uni, or want to start
your own and need some support? The Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)
works to support students and enhance their university experience. They also
run various Environment and Ethics Campaigns throughout the year, the details
of which can be found under the ‘Get Involved’ tab on their website.
Go along to one of their weekly meetings or get in touch with the E&E
chair at eande.chair@ousu.org
Divest
2 courses
for £14.50
Divest is a student-run cam-
paign that has been working
to wipe away the fossil fuel
industry from Oxford Univer-
sity’s investment portfolio,
encouraging them to be more
socially responsible. Its work
will continue this year, fueled
by high levels of student
interest and support! You
3 courses
can find out more about their Image thanks to http://oxfordunifossilfree.wordpress.com/gallery/
campaign, updates and events
online at http://oxfordunifossilfree.wordpress.com/
or join their weekly meetings, Wednesday 5pm in the OUSU building.
You can also contact eande.chair@ousu.org for more info!
Fairtrade Oxford
This an OUSU Environment and Ethics Campaign run by students who are passionate about
bringing Fairtrade to Oxford. It aims to make Oxford University and its Colleges Fairtrade
accredited, while also campaigning to continue to promote Fairtrade on campus as a label.
for £18
Contact the E&E chair at eande.chair@ousu.org for more information about the
Choose from any of our starred (*) dishes. Available Monday to Saturday 6.30pm-10.30pm only.
campaign and how to get involved!
Our menu changes every mealtime based on what’s best in season, the weather,
If there is a social or environmental issue that you are passionate about and would like to the day of the week and any of those other factors that would affect what
start a campaign then get in touch with the E&E chair or go along to a meeting and see where you’d cook if you were at home. Open early ’til late, Turl Street Kitchen
they can help you take it! offers relaxed eating and drinking with a focus on great local produce
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and independent drinks makers.
www.turlstreetkitchen.co.uk book@turlstreetkitchen.co.uk 01865 264 171Have your
say with....
Run by local volunteers for local people, Project Soup is a dinner and celebration
where all the money donated goes back to the community.
After a hearty, social, soup and bread dinner, 4 projects trying to make a difference
in your community will tell you about themselves. Everyone votes for their favourite
and the one with the most votes gets all the money raised on the night!
Followed by homemade cake and live music! // Entry: £4 donation, incl. dinner!
next event: Sun 2nd November @ East Oxford Community Centre - 7pm
Find out more at www.facebook.com/projectsoup // volunteers always welcomeTop 5 ways to repurpose this booklet:
- Pass it on to a friend or leave it in your JCR/department for others to read.
- Pull out the handy map in the centre and use it to decorate your room.
- Take it apart and use it for origami purposes!
- Use the pages as wrapping paper for small gifts.
- Turn it into a mini basket for your desk, find instructions online.
www.oxfordhub.org
Founding Partners: Strategic Partners:
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