Students at the University of Leicester have recently whizzed up a storm of eco-friendly smoothies. This comes as part of a week of events aimed at promoting environmental initiatives
campus. A range of events and activities were organized by the University Environment Team and the Students Union to encourage students to waste less, recycle
, travel sustainably and save energy to contribute to the University's target of cutting its carbon footprint
60% by the year 2020. The highlight of the week was a cycle-powered smoothie maker. Students rescued fruit from Leicester market which would
have been thrown away and salvaged it to create delicious smoothies.
electricity was used as the fruit was whizzed up in a blender attached to the back of a bike pedaled by enthusiastic student volunteers.