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Sorting ewaste separating recyclables and removing hazardous materials in a tech recycling facility

16 Oct 2024

New, secure and sustainable tech disposal program for ANU

Recently, ANU Chief Information Officer, Paul Hargreaves, shared that ANU has engaged with WV Technologies to offer secure IT disposal and e-waste recycling.

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29 Oct 2024

Celebrate sustainably with carbon smart events

Are you starting to think about end-of-year celebrations?

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15 Oct 2024

Studying sustainability in 2025

Thinking about what classes you can take next semester? Looking for topics for research projects? Why not consider a project in environmental sustainability? 

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16 Sep 2024

What’s your daily route(ine)?

Buckle up or slap on your helmet and share your daily commuting journey with the ANU Green team. 

ANU Green has launched a survey focused on commuting and remote w

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10 Sep 2024

How are we tracking? Our progress towards carbon smart travel

Almost a year ago, ANU set an ambitious goal to reduce travel emissions, marking a significant step in our action to addr

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13 Aug 2024

Get environmentally savvy with LinkedIn Learning

Want to bring sustainability into your everyday life and work?

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06 Aug 2024

ANU recognised as finalists in Sustainability Awards

ANU has been recognised as finalists for our work in climate action and sustainability in the 2024 Green Gown Awards Australasia hosted by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS).

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21 May 2024

Environmental Sustainability Report 2023 now available

The inaugural ANU Environmental Sustainability Report (2023) is now available on our website

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Carbon smart travel

Travel is part of how we work, and the activities we do when we travel may be linked to positive impacts on our careers. However, every flight we take and every trip we make adds to our environmental impact.

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04 Jun 2024

Plugged in: Fast chargers for electric vehicles come to ANU campus

Last week, six new DC fast electric vehicle chargers located near the School of Art & Design were launched at a media event on the Acton campus.

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23 Apr 2024

ANU reaffirms commitment to reaching below zero emissions

In 2021, ANU advanced its vital work in climate change, setting ambitious goals to reduce the University’s emissions to

ANU Travel Emissions Profiles Infographic 2023

09 Apr 2024

How can we support low carbon travel?

Travel can positively impact our careers and help us reach ANU strategic goals.  But every flight we take and every trip we make increases our carbon footprint.

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19 Dec 2023

Planning international travel that reduces your carbon footprint

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have created lasting effects on travel behaviours worldwide. Yet, we can all do more to reduce emissions by committing to practical decision-making when planning our travel.

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31 Oct 2023

Sustainability at ANU - Consultation with ANU community

The official consultation period has closed, but we welcome your feedback anytime.

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03 Oct 2023

Climate action in practice: new emissions reduction goal for travel

Global temperatures over June-August this year have been the hottest on record by a wide margin (WMO). As Australia moves into what’s expected to be a particularly hot summer, we can reflect on how each of our decisions has the power to positively or negatively impact climate change.
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28 Aug 2023

ANU kicks off the transition away from gas heating

This winter, for the first time four buildings on the Acton campus have been heated using electric heat pumps, keeping occupants warm without relying on fossil fuel powered energy.