The University of Wales in Newport has been listed as one of the most environmentally aware establishments in a Green University Guide.

And the city of Newport has recently been named the greenest city in the UK in a report from environmental campaign group WWF.

The university was among the first in the country to set up an on-site plant for turning waste into cooking oil in an eco-friendly biodiesel, while energy efficient building designs are rife in the area.

University environmental officer Matthew Bellamy said: "We're constantly adding energy efficiency measures such as passive infra red sensors to turn the lights on and off when an area is occupied and urinal flush controls to save water.

"Eco-friendly design features were vitally important when we were planning the new Kegie Building, which was opened this year to provide more teaching space."

And with the university's input, the WWF report found that Newport uses fewer natural resources than any other urban centre in the UK.


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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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