Sustainability at Monash

Sustainability at Monash Welcome to Monash Environmental Sustainability! Like us to see photos, stories, and updates on Monash University's journey to become more sustainable. Enjoy!

Monash University Environmental Sustainability is responsible for the implementation of the University's environmental programs and initiatives. The office brings together expertise in environmental planning, engineering, compliance and behavioural change.

05/06/2026

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! 💬👇

Next week marks National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn about Indigenous knowledge-sharing and engage with Culture...
22/05/2026

Next week marks National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn about Indigenous knowledge-sharing and engage with Culture and Country.

Students are invited to attend two very special workshops next Thursday 28 May:

💫 10am: Explore Aboriginal knowledge systems through storytelling, Country, and navigation using traditional oral maps.

🌿2pm: Learn how traditional Aboriginal artefacts were crafted from natural materials and used for hunting, carrying resources, ceremony, and daily life.

Registrations are free for students and available via link in bio 🔗

Join us at .caulfield's Midweek Meet tomorrow for a free lunch and sustainability pop-up. 🤝Discover how to up your recyc...
19/05/2026

Join us at .caulfield's Midweek Meet tomorrow for a free lunch and sustainability pop-up. 🤝

Discover how to up your recycling game on campus and score an eco-prize 🎉🤸🏆

🎉 Sustainability Pop-Up
📅 Wednesday 20 May, 12–2pm
🏢 The Deck, Caulfield Campus

23/04/2026

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! 🌍✨

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13/04/2026

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. 🤝

Don’t ghost your Easter egg wrappers this weekend. 🚫Aluminium is a recycling MVP because it can be recycled infinitely.....
02/04/2026

Don’t ghost your Easter egg wrappers this weekend. 🚫

Aluminium is a recycling MVP because it can be recycled infinitely... But only if it’s large enough to be sorted by a recycling machine!

So once you’ve finished your chocolate haul, scrunch your egg foil into the size of a tennis ball. Then place your wrapping into the yellow recycling bin.

An easy win for the planet this long weekend. ✅♻️

24/03/2026

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 🎉🌏🍕

Don’t miss out on our sustainability event this Thursday 19 March at Clayton Campus 🎉Take part in interactive games, sup...
18/03/2026

Don’t miss out on our sustainability event this Thursday 19 March at Clayton Campus 🎉

Take part in interactive games, support a clean-up activity with and find out how to contribute to Monash’s sustainability goals 🌏

When: 19 March, 12-2pm
Where: Corner of Sports Walk & Exhibition Walk

10/03/2026

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

The next time you visit Jock Marshall Reserve at Clayton Campus, you may spot a couple of newcomers. 🐐🐐 Friends of the J...
02/03/2026

The next time you visit Jock Marshall Reserve at Clayton Campus, you may spot a couple of newcomers. 🐐🐐 Friends of the JMR need your help to name the two new goats that will be busy helping to remove weeds on site.

These goats are natural browsers, which means they love to eat invasive grasses and weeds, helping native plants to grow.

You can now submit your name suggestions by visiting Friends of the JMR: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8siDwMUqT_PM44MYN6XA4irpIJsmeyvcg0D-yGSsg41RGjw/viewform

🌱 Haven't heard of Jock Marshall Reserve? JMR is a three hectare ecological sanctuary and environmental research facility which is home to a range of native flora. The reserve has been protected by Monash University since 1961 for research and teaching.

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