35th edition of ECOnnect!

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As we head into the final months of 2026, we’re excited to share the latest edition of ECOnnect – NWUPC’s sustainability-focused newsletter, spotlighting the people, projects, and partnerships making a difference across our member and supplier networks. Read ECOnnect Now.

Here’s what’s inside this exciting new issue:

UK Energy & Fuel Costs: What the 2026 US-Iran Conflict Means for Universities
Myles Woodman, NWUPC’s Domestic Category Manager, explores the impact of rising energy and fuel costs on universities, examining the implications for budgets, procurement and the wider higher education sector.

An Introduction to the Carbon Toolkit
Discover how the UKUPC Carbon Toolkit can support suppliers and members on their journey towards Net Zero. With practical guidance, templates and resources, the toolkit helps organisations measure, monitor and reduce carbon emissions while embedding sustainability into procurement and supply chain engagement.

Circular Economy Framework Suppliers Case Studies Webinar
Learn how NWUPC framework suppliers are putting circular economy principles into practice. This feature highlights practical examples of reuse, recycling and more sustainable procurement, demonstrating how collaboration can help members make informed purchasing decisions and deliver better environmental outcomes.

CJP Broadcast
Celebrating 15 years in business, CJP Broadcast shares its sustainability journey, including progress in reducing carbon emissions, investing in energy-efficient technology and developing more sustainable production facilities. The article also explores how well-designed learning environments can support sustainability and innovation across education.

Wray Bros
Wray Bros explores how clearer communication and practical product information can support more sustainable cleaning and hygiene practices. Discover how informed purchasing decisions, reusable alternatives and collaborative approaches can help reduce waste and make sustainability easier to achieve.

Michael Page
Explore how sustainable hiring can help universities build stronger, more resilient teams. Michael Page highlights the importance of specialist recruitment, strategic workforce planning and long-term partnerships in supporting the evolving needs of higher education.

Westbury
Discover how Westbury by Deltrian is putting sustainability at the heart of its filtration solutions. From energy-efficient filters to reusable alternatives, the company explores how innovative products can improve performance while reducing waste and environmental impact.

Together, these insights show a sector actively turning sustainability commitments into action — achieving better outcomes for people, budgets and the environment.

Each edition of ECOnnect is a celebration of progress – and we’re so happy to share these stories with you!  Ready to be inspired? Click below and join us in championing a greener future: Read ECOnnect Now.

You can access previous ECOnnect issues and all our newsletters on the NWUPC Newsletter page. If you wish to be showcased in an upcoming edition, please reach out to Sophie O’Donovan, NWUPC’s Communications Officer.

Together, let’s contribute to a more ecologically conscious future!

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