Adelaide University and Zero Waste SA
Creative and effective communication is at the core of the University of Adelaide’s sustainability program as it works to drive down the amount of waste sent to landfill. With four campuses accommodating more than 3000 staff and over 25,000 students building a recycling culture is a major task.
Waste reviews conducted through Zero Waste SA’s Resource Efficiency Assistance Program (REAP) over the past two years found the recycling rate at the different campuses needed improving. Through its Ecoversity program, the university is coming up with wide-ranging ideas for waste avoidance, reuse and recycling to minimise its footprint.
One of the latest initiatives involves a two- bin system for comingled recyclables and general waste at the North Terrace and Waite campuses. The specially designed bins are brightly coloured with clear instructions, and show how the recycling rate is improving.
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