Key Areas
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Green Impact
Green Impact is a fun and flexible program for staff and students to undertake practical actions to make our University more sustainable.
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Sustainability Advocate Program
Staff and Student Sustainability Advocates play a key part in the University of Melbourne achieving a sustainable campus.
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Biodiversity
The University’s biodiversity on all campuses will be valued, utilised for “Living Lab” research, managed sustainably, able to adapt to change and continue to provide environmental services and benefits for people and the rest of the biosphere.
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Energy
A key focus will be on further energy reduction and transitioning our energy supply to renewable energy sources.
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Recycling & Waste
The University is dedicated to reducing its waste to landfill by avoiding or minimising waste occurrence and through its recycling and waste management.
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Furniture & E-waste
The Reuse Service offers a sustainable and economic alternative to purchasing new furniture or equipment for your office.
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Transport
Cycle, walk, or take public transport to help the environment, improve fitness and minimise overall energy usage.
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Water
Over the next four years, the focus will be on fully reviewing and implementing the Water Management Plans for each campus.
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Grounds
The historic gardens and significant trees on campus, including statistical data, maintenance and university wide tours.
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Buildings
In June 2017, we became the first and only University to achieve a 6 Star Communities rating – equating to world leadership – for our Parkville campus.
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Fair Trade
At Melbourne, we choose fair trade products as part of our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
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Resources
Useful information and resources to help staff and students achieve a sustainable campus.