Climate Action Special Interest Group Murdoch University - CASIG

With 2025 coming in hot, we are still looking for members to join our amazing group.

-You will work closely with The Animal Hospital and Terracycle in the Vet Library and university library.
-You will get to learn and teach others about the ways in which we students can mitigate climate change both in this industry and others.
-You will get to work with academics to spread the good word,
-liaise with Vets For Climate Action and participate in their events.
-liase with Murdoch University Department of Sustainability
-You will build networks and gain an especially favourable talking piece on your resume.
-You will get to be a part of something special throughout your veterinary school journey.

If you would like to join us, please email [email protected]

Happy studying!!

Hey Everyone!
Get excited for our 2024 clothes swap event! With winter behind us, it’s the perfect time to clear out your closet and donate items you won’t wear anymore. This swap runs from October 7th to 20th, so start sorting through your wardrobe! We welcome any items in good to excellent condition—if you wouldn’t give it to a friend, it’s not right for the swap. The event will take place in the common room with a table and clothes rack, and we'll keep it organized daily, so trade thoughtfully! Any leftovers at the end will go to Goodwill. We can’t wait to see what treasures you’ll bring! Happy repurposing!!!

Hi Vet School!

We've got MU's Sustainability Engagement Officer, Anisha Fernandes da Rocha with a containers for change stall set up right next to CASIGs TerraCycle pop-stall, from 10-2pm.

She's got C4C bags available today and focusing on helping educate people on appropriate waste sorting and disposal. 💚🌱

CASIG also has a pop-up stall to help promote and inform on the TerraCycle recycling project - we've also got a free 1hr TerraCycle talk by Jeanne-Vida (the main TerraCycle spokesperson for AU & NZ) next Thursday @12:30 in the Kim Beazley LT with a raffle prize & free drinks, RSVP via the QR code! ♻️🗑️

Join us for a night of crocheting fun led by Dr Anne Barnes! Develop your fine motor skills ready for those complex surgeries all while learning how to to produce textiles in a more meaningful and sustainable way. People of all crocheting experience welcome and no need to bring any supplies, we have everything you need to get started. Bring your friends along to share a bite to eat and some drinks 🍕🧃

Sign up through the Google form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemD-GPlTPIk52yX2lWDhmE668I9_JucdqTo6q5fgh27w43cQ/viewform

Sustainable September is here!

12 Sept: Come join us on Bush court. We will provide gifts and advice to everyone on how to be sustainable while introducing Terracycle!

17 Sept: We will be holding a crocheting workshop by Anne Barnes, as Focus on how to make everyday things without the help of heavy machines.

19 Sept: JV will provide insights on how Terracycle operates and what Terracycle does!
RVSP: https://clubs.getqpay.com/?eid=28216

Meet the team! 📣

Hello fellow Casig warriors, RECYCLE WAR is back with a new collaboration with Don't Go Astray! Every can donated now is given to the Don't Go Astray organisation. To donate to them, scan the bar code in the Google form below and submit the receipt!

https://forms.gle/rYU5U32awrkxa1uG7

Now we will have 2 winners for the recycle war!

📣Calling all CASIG warriors📣

Pete Irons is on the lookout for a VET101 tutor for Friday morning workshops. If you're interested, contact Pete and forward your resume.

Please contact Pete by his email - [email protected]

Hi Everyone,

This is a post to remind you about your local TerraCycle station in the Vet school library (260.2.014).

By recycling the following items to the TerraCycle station, you will help contribute to the appropriate disposal of complex rubbish which would otherwise pile up in landfills and pollute our planet. Please see the photos for where to bring your recyclables.

What you can bring to the CASIG TerraCycle station:
-ANY brand of toothpaste tubes and caps, floss containers, toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads.
-ALL brands of blades and razors and the rigid packaging they come in.
-Stationary inc: Pens, felt tips, highlighters, markers, correction tape, fountain pens.
-GLAD and other branded snack/sandwich bags, and Cling wrap
-ALL brands of glass or plastic skincare tubes, tubs, bottles and sprays, ALL brands of flexible plastic skincare packaging.
-ANY brands of old glasses

The infographics provide more details about what can and cannot be recycled at this station. If you’re unsure, we say ‘When in doubt, leave it out’, or simply send CASIG a message and we can guide you with your sustainable choices.

Furthermore, any blister packs can be handed in for recycling at the pharmacy area of The Animal Hospital.

At CASIG, we understand how challenging and overwhelming it can be to recycle appropriately. We hope that this will help you with your carbon footprint.

If you have any questions about this program, please email [email protected]
If you wish to learn more about the TerraCycle program, check out this link: https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/

Throwback to 4th of May! CASIG x Yol Creative woodworking event!

What a wood-tastic weekend! 🌳🪵 ✨

Our Keyring Making Workshop was a hit! 🔑 🎨 Thanks to everyone who joined us and crafted their own wooden treasures! 👩🏻‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨 🫶🏻
Thank you Yolandar for the Opportunity!
Stay tuned for more CASIG events! 🔔

🌊 Making Waves for Change! 🌊

Our beach cleanup at Bather’s Beach was a huge success thanks to CASIG and WAVMA joining forces! 🤝🏻 Inspired by Dr. Linda and our marine litter research, we collected 8 bags of trash on land and underwater. Huge shoutout to all the amazing students who joined in! 🙌 👭🏻👭🏻👬🏻👬🏻
We're committed to keeping our beaches clean and beautiful, so mark your calendars 📌🗓– we'll be back at the end of the year and next year too! Stay tuned for more events like this and check out our page for updates. 🔔 📣

Let's keep our beaches beautiful together! 💙🌀


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