Sustainability at Monash

We asked Monash students for their best sustainability life hacks for World Environment Day! 🌏👇

World Environment Day is all about raising awareness and taking action to protect our planet. So remember: big changes start with small habits. You can help reduce waste and protect nature by making simple shifts every day, like:

🚴 Using active transport: Walking, riding a bike or catching public transport

☕ Reusing items: Bringing your own coffee cup or water bottle to campus

🗑️ Sorting your waste: Reducing consumption where you can and recycling consciously

Every small action counts!

What is your top sustainability tip or life hack? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇

Your old runners deserve a victory lap! 🏃‍♂️💨

Instead of sending your end-of-life shoes to landfill, give them a second life with & .asga

This April and May, Monash Sport are collecting your old kicks to be recycled into gym flooring, playground surfaces and more!

How to help:

1️⃣ Grab those worn-out runners
2️⃣ Head to a Monash Sport Service Desk
3️⃣ Drop them in the donation box

It’s that easy to make an impact. Let’s keep the planet (and your wardrobe) clean! 🌍✨

EcoFriendly

POV: You realised you don’t need to own everything to enjoy it. 🌏✨

If your room is hitting max capacity and your wallet is looking a bit thin, it’s time to head to SURLY. It’s the student recreational library and the ultimate sustainability hack. ♻️

Why hit the shops when you can borrow for free? Choosing to borrow instead of buy is a massive win for the planet (and your bank account).

What you’ll find inside:
📚 All the manga, comics and graphic novels you’ve been meaning to read
🎲 Board games for your next night in with the housemates
🎧 A record player and vinyl collection
🎮 A Nintendo setup to play on the spot when the study brain-fog hits

Ditch the shops, save your coin and keep things circular. Visit SURLY at Level 1 of Campus Centre during weekdays 9.30am - 6.30pm. 🤝

Pizza for lunch? 🍕 After you enjoy your slice, take a simple few steps to recycle your box properly!

✅ Clean lid? Tear it off and recycle it!
🚫 Greasy base? Toss it in landfill.

If you’re eating on campus, take it to the next level and bring a reusable plate to avoid any waste! Enjoy your next slice with the planet in mind 🎉🌏🍕

Have you heard about the Bike Arrival Stations at Monash that make getting to campus a breeze? 🚴⁠
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These bike stations are located at Clayton, Caulfield, Parkville and Peninsula, and they offer free and secure access to safely store your bike with showers and change rooms.⁠
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Here's how it works:⁠
💻️ Register online via the Monash website⁠
🪪 Arrive and use your M-Pass to swipe in⁠
🚲️ Secure your bike and personal items⁠
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So the next time you're heading to campus, consider leaving your car behind in favour of a healthier, more sustainable, and cheaper choice.⁠
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Interested in more cycling information? Check out our Ride to Campus webpage for information on bike paths and cycling tips: https://www.monash.edu/campus-sustainability/get-involved/ride-to-campus