BBC masterchef workshop, Mike Elm and sustainable facial massages are only some of the events featured on the 6 of March.
The first week in March marks the eleventh Glasgow Goes Green Festival hosted by the University of Glasgow’s Environmental and Sustainability Team. The festival is city wide with events from: University of Glasgow, Strathclyde University, Glasgow Caledonian University, The Glasgow School of Art, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Kelvin College. This year’s theme is “Think Global, Act Glasgow” highlighting the importance of change happening globally but is important to remember we can act in our local communities.. The focal point of the festival is on Friday 6 March at the University of Glasgow Clarice Peers Building. This year sees a wide range of events and some big name led workshops, such as BBC masterchef Rohan Wadke and his workshop Sustainability in the Culinary World recognised by the Michelin Guide. Wadke’s workshop is centered around his personal experience of prioritising sustainability in an industry often known for its waste. The TV personality Mike Elm will also be running a workshop retelling the story of his 8000km cycle from England to Greece, a retaliation against C02 plane emissions.
Some workshops tackle our daily activities, most of us pop on some moisturiser in the morning then grab a cup of coffee before uni or work. Have you ever considered the impact this has on the environment? Probably not, or at least, when I’m running late I haven’t. However, Crema Coffee will be hosting a sustainable coffee tasting and Ermana are providing guided sustainable facial massages.
The co-ordinator of the festival Finlay McIwraith who is GUEST’s Student and Staff engagement promoter stated:
“With dozens of organizations coming together from across the city to present workshops, talks and film screenings, the Friday event in the Clarice Peers Building promises something for everyone. Students, staff and community members can learn more about a range of climate actions and opportunities, and get to express their creativity through interactive stalls and exhibits”.
The festival’s wide range of workshops supporting career prospects, development and simply personal interests hammers home that sustainability is not a priority reserved for climate scientists. It should be all of our number one concern, from journalists to chefs and beauticians to fashion designers.
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