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Student Switch Off is an award-winning inter-halls sustainability competition rewarding groups of students who achieve the biggest savings in energy, water and/or have the best recycling rates. We provide easy ways for students to incorporate sustainability into their lives and to encourage their community to do the same. We deliver sustainability engagement within accommodation, and give opportunities for students to take part in regular social media competitions, on-site activities and training to become campaign ambassadors.

Student Switch Off+ focuses on students who live in the private rented sector, helping them make informed choices when choosing and living in their accommodation, that not only saves energy and water but also saves them money.

Student Switch Off provides a platform for students to take personal action on the Climate Crisis.

• Halls of residence are energy and water intensive buildings
• Electricity, heat and water are one of the largest contributors to the Climate Crisis, with the majority of Europe’s energy coming from fossil fuels
• When bills are included in rent, we may not be as enticed to save energy and water
• Reducing our energy consumption is a great way to reduce our negative environmental and social impact
• Reducing waste and recycling where possible also saves energy and cuts CO₂ emission