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Students encouraged to think green

11-24-2006 · University of Bath

Students at the University of Bath are being encouraged to 'Switch it off, Turn it down, Keep it closed' as part of a week of events to raise awareness about simple ways to be more environmentally friendly. The Green Week will run from 27 November to 1 December.

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