The University of Birmingham is currently signed up to the Green Impact Scheme for staff and students to look at how we can become a more sustainable and environmentally conscious campus. As part of this, when the new library was built, developing a Green Heart at the centre of campus was a key goal in bringing staff and students together outdoors. This guide is aimed at people who are getting started with looking at their environmental impact in a personal or local setting.
A good resource to start with would be these TED talks on sustainability