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Sustainability

Sustainability

RMIT is committed to the practice of incorporating sustainability principles and practices into learning and teaching, research and operational activities.

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Bicycle information

We support cycling to campus as an environmentally friendly and healthy method of transport.

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Fairtrade at RMIT

RMIT is leading by example and since 2009, the university has been acknowledged as a Fair Trade University by the Fair Trade Association.

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Responsible investment principles

As part of our deep commitment to sustainability, and in response to passionate feedback from the RMIT community, we are strengthening our ethical approach to philanthropic investments.

Sustainable Urban Precincts Program

RMIT is strongly committed to transforming its own built environment to create sustainable and resilient cities

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Waste and recycling

At RMIT we are committed to improving sustainability and reducing our waste footprint is a key aspect of this commitment.

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Plans and commitments

RMIT University aims to model institutional-wide excellence and take an influential role in helping shape a sustainable future.

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Sustainability Annual Report

RMIT is proud to release the University’s fourth Sustainability Annual Report, which covers the calendar year from 1 January to 31 December 2018.

Sustainable Development Goals

The RMIT-wide SDGs Project, initiated in June 2018, aims to improve University accountability in relation to its contributions to the SDGs.

Governance

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee works to embed sustainability into the governance structure and strategic planning process to set a standard and show leadership commitment across RMIT.

Sustainability Policy

The Sustainability Policy models institution-wide excellence in integrating sustainability into all activities. It aims to make RMIT a living laboratory, encouraging research that engages with internal infrastructure, process and people.

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2019 Sustainability Annual Report

The report highlights a year of dedication and innovation in sustainability from our students and staff.

Download report (PDF 2.9Mb 84p)

Events

February

Sustainable Living Festival

March

Orientation

Sustainability Week

April

Fashion Revolution Week

August

Open Day

Fairtrade Fortnight

Entrepreneurship Week (E-Week)

September

Green Campus Day

Sustainability Showcase

October

Ride to Uni

Partnerships

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)

RMIT is a member of ACTS a forum which aspires to inspire, promote and support change towards best practice sustainability within the operations, curriculum and research of the Australasian tertiary education sector.

Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)

RMIT is a member of the GBCA to support and drive the adoption of green building practices in the property industry. We currently have six buildings rated under the Green Star system.

1200 Buildings

RMIT participates in the City of Melbourne's 1200 Buildings Program which aims to reduce energy, water and carbon emissions through the retrofit of commercial buildings.

News

Making biodiesel from dirty old cooking oil just got way easier

Science

27 Oct 2020

Researchers have developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products.

Making biodiesel from dirty old cooking oil just got way easier

Science

27 Oct 2020

Researchers have developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products.

Student's eco-friendly face mask impresses in global competition

Society and Environment

22 Oct 2020

An impending waste-crises from disposable masks has driven Arya Pawar to design a prototype next-generation face mask, which has been shortlisted in the global XPRIZE Next-Gen Mask challenge.

Rebuilding our world in a sustainable way

Art, Design and Culture

30 Sep 2020

Besides stimulating global economic recovery in response to COVID-19, government investment in construction and infrastructure also offers the built environment sector an opportunity to respond with sustainable building and design solutions.

Get in touch

Please feel free to contact us to directly via sustainability@rmit.edu.au.

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Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business. - Artwork created by Louisa Bloomer

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