reUNNC club was established in 2021 and since then it aims to promote environmental awareness and action on campus by encouraging responsible consumption. Believing that sustainability is a practice, reUNNC creates opportunities for the campus community to turn everyday actions into meaningful environmental solutions.
Our mission
• Reduce waste: Give unused but functional items a second life
• Encourage sharing: Create a no-cost, judgment-free exchange environment
• Foster sustainability: Help people think differently about consumption
• Build community: Bring people together through stories, kindness, and shared values
Our vision
• A campus where sustainability is a shared value and daily habit.
• A community that embraces circular living and mindful consumption.
• A culture where giving and reusing are celebrated.
• A generation of students empowered to create positive environmental change.
• A future where people and planet thrive together.
Our actions
reUNNC club promotes a less wasteful lifestyle by encouraging reUsing, rePurposing and freeLooping.
What does FreeLooping mean?
FreeLooping is a simple way to share and reuse items on campus. Instead of throwing things away, you can leave them for others to use, and find things you need for free. It's good for the planet and our community.
Read more about FreeLoop Initiative here.
How do we promote reThinking and rePurposing?
We regularly organize re-think and re-purpose workshops. Here, UNNCers learn to see trash as treasure, creatively converting everyday waste into functional art and practical goods. These events are designed to spark creativity, challenge our throwaway culture, and build a community around giving objects a second life.
How do we promote reUsing?
We organize Flea Markets for students and kids on campus. This direct extension of an item's life cycle reduces waste, conserves resources, and teaches younger generations the value of a circular economy in a fun, practical way.
Additionally, we lead the Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) initiative. This program reduces the use of disposable tableware on campus and promotes the use of reusable containers.
If you would like to more information about upcoming reUNNC events and/or would like to become a reUNNC volunteer, please get in touch at reUNNC@nottingham.edu.cn .