Sustainability Week

Refresh your wardrobe, save money and help fight waste. Participate in this community swap event bringing in your pre-loved items and find yourself new clothes, accessories, books and more!

Time
9am-11am (Time to drop off your items)
3pm-5pm (Time to swap!)

Location
Student Lounge
Agora West, Level 2

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Still unsure what goes in which bin? Come and visit our stall at the Agora, test your knowledge, learn about recycling at La Trobe and win exciting prizes.

Time
12pm - 2pm

Location
Agora, in front of the Library

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Experience the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary like you’ve never seen it before. Spot some night-time creatures, while also learning about the work at the Sanctuary and the animals that live in this area.

Time
8pm - 9:30pm

Location
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

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Come and learn more about one of the longest running ecological restoration projects in Australia and experience what the Bundoora area was like prior to European colonisation through this restored woodland habitat!

Time
10am - 11am

Location
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

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Take some time for yourself and join this yoga class immersed in nature at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary.

Time
12pm - 12:50pm

Location
BioShack – Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

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Interested in knowing more about La Trobe’s sustainability commitment? Join this forum and have a say about what you would like to see implemented on campus.

Time
12pm - 1pm

Location
Online

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Are you keen to implement sustainable practices in your lab but don’t know how? Join this interactive event to learn about sustainable laboratory products from ThermoFisher, New England BioLabs (NEB), and BioStrategy, and how you can integrate them in your workspace to reduce the environmental impact of your research.

Time

1pm - 3pm

Location

Agora Theatre, A-1.13

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During this hands-on workshop, you’re going to learn how to set up your very own mushroom growing kit to grow at home.

Time
2pm - 4pm

Location
The Patch community garden

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Agriculture has a large presence in Australia, socially, economically and environmentally. It is also a major research strength for La Trobe University, with expertise and application across a range of fields. This panel presentation brings together four PhD students who are researching the connections between agriculture and sustainability through a range of lenses, including microbiology, ecology, economics and social research.

Time
4pm - 5pm

Location
Online

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Ride to uni and get a free coffee and breakfast from our partner, Caffeine Café. There will also be free bike tune-ups from 99 Bikes Preston.

Time
8am - 10am

Location
Agora, in front of the Library

Register for free tune-ups here

Take some time for yourself and join this yoga class immersed in nature at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary.

Time
9am - 9:50am

Location
BioShack – Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Register Here

Hop on a pedal powered blender bike and make your own smoothie! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about sustainable transport options on campus and chat to Darebin and Banyule Councils about eco-friendly transport in surrounding areas.

Time
11am - 1:30pm

Location
Agora, in front of the Library

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Get all the tips and tricks for riding and maintaining your bicycle at this fun and interactive workshop. Can you believe it's possible to repair a puncture without removing the wheel? Discover this and many other bike riding hacks from a lifelong bike rider, mechanic, and tinkerer.

Time
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Location
Agora, in front of the Library

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Explore all living species on campus and its surroundings and register observations on iNaturalist. There are exciting prizes for the top 3 people who observe the most species!

Time
All day

Location
Anywhere, just log your sightings online

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Take some time for yourself and join this yoga class immersed in nature at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary.

Time
9am - 9:50am

Location
BioShack – Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Register Here

Learn what actions you can take to manage and maintain your lab's centrifuges and freezers to extend their life and efficiency.

Then, join the Green Labs teams as we launch the International Freezer Challenge at La Trobe.

Time

10:30am - 11:30am

Location

AgriBio, Victoria Room A

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Experience the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary like you’ve never seen it before. Spot some night-time creatures, while also learning about the work at the Sanctuary and the animals that live in this area.

Time
8pm - 9:30pm

Location
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Register Here

Come and learn more about one of the longest running ecological restoration projects in Australia and experience what the Bundoora area was like prior to European colonisation through this restored woodland habitat!

Time
10am - 11am

Location
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Register Here

Are you a student living on campus keen to make new friends and set healthy habits? Join other students for a ride around the campus using our Bike Share Program bikes and afterwards enjoy a lunch all together at Caffeine. It’s on us!

Time
12pm - 1pm

Location
Menzies College, Accommodation Services

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Did you know that water is a key element to bring prosperity and peace worldwide? Join us in painting a peace mandala while learning the importance of developing and maintaining a secure and equitable water future.

Time
1.15pm - 2:30pm

Location
Donald Whitehead Building, Board Room DW - 101

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This workshop is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. You'll develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, enabling you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation.

Time
10am - 3pm

Location
Tennis Court

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Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organised by the WWF, encouraging businesses, communities and individuals to switch off their lights for one hour. During this year Earth Hour, switch off and join a twilight tour of the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. Spot some night-time creatures, while also learning about the work at the Sanctuary and the animals that live in this area.

Time
8pm - 9:30pm

Location
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Register Here

• Are you a crafter or a maker? Flex your creative skills with Quilters Connect 4 A Cause, A Comon Thread or Craft ‘n’ Cuppa.
• Try some rejuvenating Tai Chi to clear your mind and energise your body.
• Keen to understand what you can plant and when in your region? Check Wodonga Council’s Sustainable Gardening page for tips, a planting calendar and a handy garden guide.
• You can also explore the Halve Waste website to learn more about how to reduce, reuse and recycle in your area.
• Got some patterned paper, old books or magazines lying around? Join these Card Marking and Recycled Papercraft sessions to get upcycling.

• The Bendigo Sustainability Festival 2024 will be taking place on Sunday 17 March where you can purchase, learn and explore many new and creative ways to live. Host of ABC’s War on Waste, Craig Reucassel, will be this year’s guest speaker.
• Looking to avoid plastics in your life? The City of Greater Bendigo has listed 34 everyday items you can swap for a more sustainable version.
• You can also check out their A-Z guide for everything you need to know about recycling your textiles, e-waste or hard rubbish.

• LTSA are hosting a Pop-up stall on 18 March in the Brian Grogan Building which includes a clothing swap and student pantry items.
• Looking to buy local or event something pre-loved? Go along to the Car Boot and Market Stall on 23 March.
• Have you visited the Mildura Eco Village? This four-hectare sustainable living site includes a community garden, education centre and eco house.
• Love trees? Did you know there are 27 native and exotic trees that makeup the Mildura Riverfront Tree Trail and you can follow the trail map to learn more.
• Need a hand with separating your waste, check out the A-Z guide.

• Looking to donate some of your clothes, shoes, home textiles or accessories to keep them out of landfill? There’s a local textile recovery program to make it happen.
• Want to boost the biodiversity of your garden? Check out this local native planting guide to help you pick the right plants.
• Looking to ditch the car and get around by bike? This local cycling guide has everything you need to know about cycling in the region.