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Scope
The team is tasked with promoting a Reduce, Reuse and Recycle approach and engage the whole campus community in making sustainable purchasing decisions to minimise our environmental impact.
Priority Target for 2030
Achieve 60% recycling/reuse yearly rate for UEA waste (excluding construction waste) by August 2030.
"It is impossible not to become passionate about recycling when working alongside this team. Thanks to their dedication, commitment, and attention to detail, the proportion of recycled waste continues to grow, along with an increase in items donated to the various charities."
Danny Bodewes - Assistant Director of Estates & Facilities - Chair of the Waste Implementation Team
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Meet the team
Danny Bodewes - Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities
Responsible for providing strategic direction and deliver facilities services within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, including managing the UEA's waste and recycling team, who ensure waste is carefully separated, maximising recycling and minimising what is sent for incineration.
Tom Bohan - Waste & Recycling Manager
Responsible for all aspects of waste and recycling management. This includes procuring and overseeing service provider contracts, coordinating the operation of waste and recycling facilities across the UEA estate and acquiring, analysing, and reporting on waste and recycling data to ensure regulatory compliance.
"I enjoy working with likeminded colleagues and a relatively small, but very passionate team to continuously improve the recycling processes at UEA."
Ian Pickett - Head of Cleaning Services
Responsible for delivering high standards of cleanliness while prioritizing environmental responsibility, sustainability, and efficient recycling practices. This involves implementing eco-friendly cleaning solutions, reducing waste generation, and ensuring the effective separation and recycling of materials across all facilities.
"I promote sustainability and work with others to cut our environmental impact and reach long-term goals. By staying innovative, I aim to create cleaner, greener spaces that help both people and the planet."
Robert Mayor - Campus Coordinator
Responsible for grounds maintenance, tree care, and team support to provide a clean, safe campus for staff, students, and visitors. The role also promotes sustainability through initiatives like on-site composting and reusing woodchip from tree work as ground cover.
“The support of a dedicated team has been essential to our progress, particularly in increasing the reuse of waste materials on campus. One of the most rewarding initiatives has been the pollinator push — watching it grow and seeing birds feeding on the grass seed has kept me smiling.”
Abbie Downes - Catering and Hospitality Operations Manager
Responsible for overseeing 14 coffee shops, cafes, restaurants & catering services across campus.
"I enjoy maintaining and growing UEA catering's sustainability initiatives, including introducing brand new rice-husk hot drink cups, maintaining our all-electric fleet of delivery vans, cutting back on wastage and encouraging recycling across campus."
Marie Kindberg - Environmental Manager
Responsible for managing and maintaining the UEA’s ISO accredited Environmental Management System (EMS) and the activities that support the system, including auditing and compliance monitoring.
“My goal is to make sure project outcomes help drive improvements in how we manage the university's main environmental issues."
Chris Kershaw - Student Union Campaigns and Democracy Officer
The Campaigns and Democracy Officer is a full-time representative of students, focusing on democratic representation for students in decision-making and the big issues that matter to them.