Here at Orlando Village, we know that more and more students want to make eco-friendly choices – not just at our student accommodation near the University of Greater Manchester, but across the UK. 🌱
Between lectures, social plans, and keeping your student room clean, finding time to “go green” can feel impossible. But small changes make a big difference – and these days, your phone can help you do it.
From recycling old books to refilling water bottles, or taking lecture notes digitally, there are loads of simple ways to make your lifestyle more sustainable. Even better? There are some amazing apps designed to help students make those eco-friendly swaps effortlessly.
Let’s dive into three of our faves. 👇
1. Too Good To Go
Every day, cafés, restaurants, and supermarkets throw away perfectly good food just because it hasn’t sold. Enter Too Good To Go – the app that lets you buy this surplus food for a fraction of the price.
You can grab “mystery bags” of goodies for as little as £2, helping cut down on food waste while saving your student budget. You won’t know exactly what’s inside until you pick it up-— which makes it even more exciting!
Join millions already rescuing tasty food via Too Good To Go on Google Play or the App Store.
2. My Footprint: Climate & Nature
Want to understand your personal impact on the planet? The My Footprint: Climate & Nature app, created by the WWF, helps you calculate your carbon footprint and take on mini eco challenges that fit easily into your student life.
Whether it’s switching to reusable cups, cycling instead of driving, or eating plant-based meals once a week, you’ll see how small habits stack up to make a real difference. You can even track your progress and share challenges with your flatmates – a fun way to stay accountable!
Available for both Android and iPhone, it’s a simple way to live more consciously at uni. 🌍
3. Emma – Budget Planner Tracker
Being eco-friendly often goes hand in hand with being money-smart, and that’s where Emma comes in.
This clever app helps you track spending, cancel unused subscriptions, and budget better, so you can save money while living sustainably.
You’ll see all your accounts in one place and start noticing where your cash actually goes (yes, even that third coffee of the day ☕). When you budget smarter, you naturally waste less — which is better for your wallet and the planet.
Other Ways to Go Green at Uni 🌿
Apps are just the start! Here are a few extra eco hacks for students living in Greater Manchester:
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Recycle right – Make sure your rubbish goes in the right bins:
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Beige: paper and cardboard
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Burgundy: plastic bottles, tins, aerosols, and glass
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Blue: non-recyclable waste
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Avoid single-use plastics – Reusable bottles and bags are an easy win.
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Donate or reuse – Before you throw something away, ask if it can be reused or given to a local charity shop.
Small actions add up, especially when we all get involved.
If you’re looking for student accommodation that values sustainability as much as you do, check out Orlando Village, the only university-approved student accommodation near the University of Greater Manchester.
Ready to live smart, save money, and go green? 🌎
👉 Book your room today!
