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News at 19 Nov 2009
November 19, 2009 – 11:48 am
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE – OCTOBER 2009
October 28, 2009 – 11:34 am
ENERGY REDUCTION PROJECT ON TARGET
The University of Melbourne is well on its way to meeting its target of a 50% reduction in its carbon footprint by the end of 2010, due to a combination of reduced electricity usage and purchase of Green Power and Abatements. This reduction in electricity usage is equivalent to 19,550 mtCO2 and our aim is to reach 25,000 mtCO2 by the end of 2010.
WASTE AUDIT
An extensive waste audit of the Parkville campus is being undertaken and will be completed by the end of October 2009. Preliminary results already indicate opportunities for savings in processes of collecting and removing waste from the campus and that proposed changes should also have a positive impact on our diversion of recyclable waste from landfill.
The 9th International Conference of Australasian Campuses Toward’s Sustainability (ACTS Inc)
The conference was held on September 30th – October 2nd 2009 at Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW. This year’s conference theme focused on “Carbon, Green Skilling and Water Conservation”, and attracted several fantastic keynote speakers from around the globe; Professor Tim Flannery, Professor Steven Schwartz, Ms Leith Sharp (Harvard University) and Adam Spencer. The Conference provided an opportunity to learn from other institutions and also provided information on all the positive gains the University of Melbourne has made in reducing its carbon footprint through various energy reduction projects. For more information please see http://acts.asn.au/2009/passport-to-the-future-by-suze-chalmers-greentimes#more-706
UPDATE OF STAFF ENVIRONMENT ADVOCATES LIST
Could you please review the list of Staff Environment Advocates in the Environment Health and Safety Manual, and let me know if there are any changes to section B.4. Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator / Management Representative / Environment Representative http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ehsm/EHS_Representatives.pdf
ACHIEVING A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS REQUIRES YOUR PARTICIPATION
We need the whole University community to think, talk and act on environmental sustainability issues.
To contribute your ideas or get involved please see http://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/involvement/
MEETING DATES FOR 2009
Wednesday 9 December – Please note change of venue, the meeting will now take place at The Spot Level 1 Lecture Theatre followed by morning tea in the Multi Function Room, which is located adjacent to the lecture theatre.
Danielle Rostan-Herbert Manager, Sustainability
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2009
September 23, 2009 – 11:32 am
MINUTES
A Staff Environment Advocates forum was held on Tuesday 8th September 2009, from 10.00am to 11.00am at 200 Berkeley St, Theatre G73. Please discuss the minutes at your next EHS Committee meeting, please see http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/ehs/committees/sea/
VICTORIAN SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS GROUP REPORT 2008
The University of Melbourne has participated for the first time in comparing environmental operational performance against other Victorian Institutions, based on 2008 performance. The Sustainable Campus Group (SCG) is made up of twelve institutes in Victoria, including Universities and TAFE’s. The University of Melbourne compares well against the other twelve institutions.
The SCG is sponsored by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, EPA Victoria, Sustainability Victoria and Skills Victoria. The set of environmental criteria has been developed by consultants AECOM and the Monash Sustainability Institute. Please find report attached: Victorian SCG Report for 2008 FINAL
Sustainable Transport
Greenfleet – offsetting University vehicle fleet emissions
The University of Melbourne aims to reduce the environmental impact of its vehicle fleet by:
- eliminating unnecessary motor vehicle travel;
- sharing trips to common destinations;
- rationalising the existing fleet and purchasing more fuel-efficient vehicles; and
- offsetting fuel emissions.
View our Greenfleet certificates, and see how many native trees Greenfleet has planted on our behalf to date, http://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/difference/transport/greenfleet.html
SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING
Achieving a Sustainable Campus – in Departments course provides information on the University’s Environmental Management System, ISO 14001 and Environmental Programs, including the Sustainable Office and Laboratory. Enroll using Themis HR Self Service, courses run from 10am –12pm. Next course is scheduled for Wednesday 14 October 2009.
MEETING DATES FOR 2009
Wednesday 9 December – Economics & Commerce, Wood Theatre (G09)
Danielle Rostan-Herbert Manager, Sustainability
New on the Achieving a Sustainable Campus website at 18 September 2009
September 18, 2009 – 1:41 pm
- Greenfleet – offsetting University vehicle fleet emissions: view our Greenfleet certificates, and see how many native trees Greenfleet has planted on our behalf to date.
New on the Achieving a Sustainable Campus website at 24 August 2009
August 24, 2009 – 5:04 pm
- Energy Consumption Quarterly Reports by Building – Second Quarter 2009 released
- New Publications – on the Publications page
- Sustainability Bulletins
- 13 August 2009: No 21 Bulletin – Thermal Comfort – Eco Comm 148
- 5 August 2009: No 20 Bulletin – Lighting – Baillieu Library East Asian
- 17 June 2009: No 19 Bulletin – Thermal Comfort – 200 Berkeley St
- Sustainable Campus brochure – now available for download. You may have seen this brochure around in hard copy at some of the public events we’ve attended.
- Sustainability Bulletins
- New Sustainable Transport information:
Sustainability news around the University of Melbourne
August 24, 2009 – 4:31 pm
- The University of Melbourne Climate Change Research Group has taken over the activities of the former Climate Adaptation Science and Policy Initiative (CASPI).
- MUSSE newsletter 19 August 2009: Savings through Sustainability
- MUSSE newsletter 5 August 2009: Webpage on climate change links University
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE – JULY 2009
July 1, 2009 – 5:12 pm
MINUTES
A Staff Environment Advocates forum was held on Wednesday 17th June 2009, from 10.00am to 11.00am in the Economics & Commerce, Wood Theatre (G09). Please discuss the minutes at your next EHS Committee meeting, please see http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/ehs/committees/sea/
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
End of Trip Facilities
The University of Melbourne promotes the use of more sustainable modes of transport. The provision of suitable end of trip facilities – bike parking, shower and change facilities and ready access to drinking water – is important in enabling staff and students to find alternatives to travelling to University by car. For more information and location of these facilities please see
http://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/difference/transport.html
Sustainable Traveller checklist
Whether you are a staff member or student at The University of Melbourne, there are steps we can all take to reduce our impact on the environment as we go about our daily activities. Use the following checklist for ideas on travelling more sustainably:
http://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/pdf/SustainableTravellerChecklist.pdf
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION QUARTERLY REPORTS
Following significant improvements to energy metering during 2008, we are pleased to be able to offer month-by-month, building-by-building energy usage reports for Parkville campus buildings (plus Victorian College of the Arts and Music at Southbank).
Reports will be released quarterly, and will assist Faculties, Divisions and Departments to understand their contribution to the University’s overall carbon footprint, and track the impact each area’s efforts are making toward reducing our energy consumption. The reports are available at http://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/carbon/results.html
SUSTAINABLE CATERER CHECKLIST
A number of suggestions have been made by staff on sustainable catering. As a result a 10 point checklist has been developed on issues to take into consideration when undertaking any catering at the University, please see http://sustainablecampus.unimelb.edu.au/difference/purchasing/
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
The Environment Health and Safety Unit of Property & Campus Services and the Office of Environmental Programs (OEP) hosted the World Environment Day Lunch on Friday 5th June. The speakers included the University of Melbourne Climate Change expert Professor David Karoly and Vice-Principal (Property and Campus Services) Mr Chris White, who addressed the World Environment Day 2009 theme, “Your Planet needs you-UNite to Combat Climate Change”.
Professor Karoly highlighted the importance of adapting to climate change and Mr White outlined the measures that the University is taking to adapt, especially in relation to water and energy savings.
Mr White detailed the numerous measures the University is taking to curb carbon emissions and water use – from strategies as simple as changing the light bulbs, to the design of the new Economics and Commerce building at 198 Berkeley Street, a five Star Green Star rated building.
WEB UPDATES
Lots of new material on what the University is up to, and how you can help, please see http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/sustainablecampus/2009/07/01/website-updates/
MEETING DATES FOR 2009
Wednesday 9 September – 200 Berkeley St, Theatre G73
Wednesday 9 December – Economics & Commerce, Wood Theatre (G09)
Regards,
Danielle
Website updates
July 1, 2009 – 4:26 pm
Lots of new materials on what the University is up to, and how you can help.
- Electricity Consumption Quarterly Reports
- Much awaited – building by building electricity consumption reports for 1st quarter 2009 are here! These will now be published each quarter.
- Reducing Our Carbon Footprint – Results and Reports
- This page provides a snapshot of all current results and reports for CO2 reduction.
- Sustainable Transport and Sustainable Traveller Checklist
- End of Trip facilities for cyclists, and ideas for reducing the environmental impact of your travel.
- Sustainable Purchasing of Catering and Sustainable Caterer Checklist
- Ideas for reducing the environmental impact of your function catering.
- Energy Reduction Program 2009
- Some of what Property & Campus Services will be up to in 2009 to reduce our energy consumption.
- Parkville Rainwater Tank Strategy
- P&CS works for rainwater retention – progress and further plans.
- Bathroom Upgrade Program
- Another P&CS water saving initiative.
- Recycled Note Pads from Used on One Side Paper
- Renewed commitment from Digital Print Centre to compile used on one side notepads free of charge to staff .
- Water Fountains – Reducing waste from bottled water
- New and existing water fountain locations for refilling bottles.
- Sustainability Bulletins No. 12-17
- Bulletins to building occupants relating to lighting and thermal comfort.
University grounds water-saving initiatives appear in Liquid Assets
July 1, 2009 – 3:55 pm
An article by Colin Reiter, General Manager, Asset Services, appears in issue 6, 2009 [.pdf, 2MB] of City West Water’s Liquid Assets magazine.
SEA Forum changed to 17th June 2009
June 9, 2009 – 12:13 pm
Please note the next Staff Environment Advocates meeting has been moved to Wednesday 17th June instead of 10th June, apologies for any inconvenience.
NEXT STAFF ENVIRONMENT ADVOCATES FORUM MEETING
Please note all interested staff are welcome to attend the Staff Environment Advocates forum
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2009
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Place: Economics & Commerce, Wood Theatre (G09)
Please find agenda attached.
I look forward to seeing you next week,
Danielle
Note: Meetings that occur in Economics & Commerce Building, Wood Theatre, are able to be video conferenced to a suitably enabled video conference facility at non-Parkville University locations. You will need to provide the following information one week ahead of time: contact details for a technical support person at your end, and the IP address of your venue. In addition, you will need to make your own arrangements for room bookings and the availability of technical support at your end.
