Bulletin

Issue: January/February 2008

News

How green is your campus?

It's been a sucessful year for 'Green' initiatives at La Trobe University — culminating in the inclusion of environmental sustainability in the University's new Strategic Plan, launched from the start of this year.

During the past 12 months the University has gained WasteWise Accreditation from the State Government and achieved a large reduction in waste that goes to landfill.

It has negotiated computer and mobile phone recycling agreements and appointed 90 staff environmental reps in many academic and administrative areas on its campuses to achieve new environmental goals during the coming year.

Mr Barry Inglis, Director Buildings and Grounds, said La Trobe has committed more than $367,000 to sustainable transport initiatives. This includes the building of a new $270,000 bike centre near the Bundoora campus library and continued support for 'ride to work' and car pooling initiatives.