Most plastics are currently produced with fossil fuels (93%). Recycled plastics account for 6% and the remainder are biobased.

Researchers Oxford Chemistry are working to improve recycled plastics, lowering the demand for primary plastics.

#ReduceReuseRecycle #EarthDay2024

‘We’re discovering that rocks can breathe’ 🪨

Listen as DPhil student, Arianwen, talks to Prof Bob Hilton, Associate Prof Jon Wade and Prof Erin Saupe from @oxuniearthsci to find out more about their areas of research, and why they’re so important.

#EarthDay

❌ Cut demand
🤔 Reconsider the plastic system
♻️ Radically increase our recycling rate
⚠️ Make sure plastic doesn't have toxic additives in them

Oxford Martin School's Prof Cameron Hepburn shares the four major things to reduce the impact of plastics on the environment ⬇️ #EarthDay

'Land-based sources are responsible for 80% of marine litter, with 85% of it being plastic.'

On #EarthDay , Oxford researchers comment on the global plastic waste crisis, and the opportunities and challenges in moving to a sustainable plastics economy.
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-04-2…

Five ways to talk to friends about climate change 🌎

👍 Ask permission
👂 Listen more than you speak
🤝 Find common ground
👏 Respect how others might engage
🤔 You don't have to change someone's mind

@climatechats' Dr Marcus Spiegel explains more ⬇️

#EarthDay

Today is #EarthDay ! 🌍

DPhil Student, Arianwen, spoke to Associate Prof Jon Wade, Prof Erin Saupe and Prof Bob Hilton from Oxford Earth Sciences to find out more about why Earth Day is so important.

#OxfordUni #OxfordResearchers #OxfordUni Life #ClimateResearch

'We recycle only 9% of the plastics we produce.'

Oxford Martin School's Prof Cameron Hepburn explains why we need to redesign the plastics system.

#EarthDay

The lawn at Worcester College, Oxford 🌱

📷 Instagram | LinaFromOxford (April, 2023)

Today marks the official start of Trinity term!

We hope everyone has a good final term of the 2023-24 academic year, and very best wishes to all our students for their assessments this term 👏

Exeter College's Formal Hall after its recent renovation 😍

📷 | Exeter College, Oxford

NEW: Scientists have developed a new tool called QR4 that accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss ⬇️
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-04-1…

In response to the escalating fire crises in the Amazon, an Oxford study has revealed alarming shortcomings in the emergency fire bans implemented by the Brazilian Government. ⬇️
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-04-1…

The Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery PEC) has moved to Oxford University after being awarded extension funding from Arts and Humanities Research Council.

More info ⬇️
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-04-1…

THEN vs NOW: St Antony's College

📷 | St Antony's College, University of Oxford

#ThrowbackThursday

NEW: Study reveals how humanity could unite to address global challenges.

According to researchers, the key could lie in two of the most potent drivers of social bonding known in group psychology – shared ancestry and shared transformative experiences.
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-04-1…

Sub fusc should be worn beneath your academic gown and is required when sitting your exams University of Oxford. 📝

Make sure you read the full guidance on the Academic Dress page of the Oxford Students website ▶️ ox.ac.uk/academic-dress

All Souls glowing in the spring sunshine 🌞