{"id":62711,"date":"2022-04-20T12:33:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T10:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/?p=62711"},"modified":"2022-04-21T11:27:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T09:27:39","slug":"3-reasons-why-online-study-is-good-for-the-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.docsity.com\/en\/news-universities\/3-reasons-why-online-study-is-good-for-the-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Online Study is Good for the Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s almost time to celebrate Earth Day on Friday 22 April, and what better way to celebrate than by studying a 100% online degree? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of students utilising online education has increased and not only has the internet become greener, it’s also become the best place to study for many. So we\u2019d like to put the spotlight on how e-learning can be beneficial to you and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like to study online and do your part for the planet at the same time? Here are some reasons why online study is a fantastic idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Save paper<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Did you know you could reduce your carbon footprint by studying online \u2013 saving 1,200 sheets of paper per year<\/em>? Without a traditional classroom, there are no paper handouts, written exams, or hard copy assignments to submit to instructors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Save on travel<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      An obvious benefit to online education is saving on the petrol or travel fares that would be used to commute to campus every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Save food waste<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        As students will be studying from home, they’ll have no need for packed lunches or quick meals on the go. This eliminates any potential waste from single-use containers and plastic wrapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        One example of a university doing these things really well for the environment is the University of Essex Online<\/strong><\/a>. This institution understands the importance of eco-friendly practices all year round and they are proud to be a leading innovator in green education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Still wondering what it would be like to study 100% online?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        To give you a taste, University of Essex Online<\/a>\u2019s programmes include features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n