Over 68,000 people across the UK counted their plastic waste for one week, revealing the true scale of our plastic problem. Together, they recorded more than 1.5 million pieces of plastic.

Calling all Durham University staff! Looking for a healthier, more sustainable way to travel to work? The Cycle to Work Scheme, brought to you by the Rewards Team, could help you get on the road for less.

Would you like to volunteer in activities that support biodiversity? Read the Wear Rivers Trust newsletter to find out more how you can get involved.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist, daily commuter, local resident or student, or just getting back on a bike, we invite you to join the Cycle September workplace challenge.

Millions are missing out on the health benefits of trees where they live. Are you?

Take our Wave water quiz and find out.

Registration is now open for Energy Day 2026: Safe and Sound – Energy Security, Innovation and Communities. Join DEI on Thursday 5 November 2026 at the historic Redhills Miners' Hall, Durham, for a day of thought-provoking discussions, research showcases and networking focused on one of the defining challenges of our time: energy security.

Make sure your choices love people and planet too! This National Banana Lovers Day, we’re celebrating the sweet side of ethical shopping.

Thank you to Elizabeth M who took captured this image of an owl and uploaded it to the My Greenspace app and earned 500 points!

Disease can be a serious threat to garden birds. Follow our two tips to keep our native garden birds safe this summer.

Join Durham Wildlife Trust during National Marine Week for a beach clean at Horden Beach and help keep our coast litter free!

Follow our guide and learn how to spot grasshoppers in and around Durham City.