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Waste and recycling Students should dispose of waste appropriately. Please collect your recyclable waste in the recycling bag, which you’ll find in your accommodation hall. When full, please empty the bins in the shared social space, and the recycling bag, at the appropriate recycling and waste points on campus. Please read and familiarise yourself with the instructions in the kitchens regarding recycling. W

Here are some handy tips to reduce waste Packaging waste: Try to buy things in packaging that can be recycled. Get reusable shopping bags which are much easier to carry and reduce plastic bag waste. Swap shop: If you’re thinking of throwing something away that may be of use to someone else, see if you can swap it with somebody. Be environmentally conscience: Save water by turning off taps. Conserve energy by turning off lights.

Wellbeing Your wellbeing and mental health are important to us and our Wellbeing Centre can be found in the Student Zone. Our Wellbeing team offer support to students via daily drop-ins and 1:1 appointments. The team also provide emotional support, guidance and referrals to internal and external specialist support services for a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to, loneliness, homesickness, friendship issues, financial and housing difficulties, drug, alcohol, gambling dependency, anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns. Wellbeing support is available to students during the day, most evenings and weekends. Our Wellbeing at Hartpury booklet provides further information about our services and useful tips to support your wellbeing. Our Student Assistance Programme (SAP) is available 24/7 and provides independent, confidential support which complements our wellbeing services. Text HCU1 to 07860 021 323 We also have an anonymous reporting number via Whisper. Whisper anonymous reporting tool forms part of the University’s safeguarding practice. It provides a mechanism for individuals to disclose concerns or experiences, seek advice, and access support without the requirement to make a formal complaint. The tool is intended to: • Enable concerns to be raised in a safe and accessible way • Provide information, guidance and signposting to internal and external support services • Support informed decision‑making regarding informal or formal reporting options • Assist Hartpury in identifying patterns, risks or trends to inform preventative safeguarding action Use of the Whisper reporting tool does not initiate formal disciplinary or complaints procedures. Control over next steps remains with the individual, unless a significant safeguarding or welfare risk is identified.