The University has demonstrated its commitment to the environment through the implementation of an Environmental Management System compliant to ISO 14001 and is a signatory to the Talloires Declaration. The School of Chemistry has incorporated this as part of our Strategic Plan.

The Environmental Management System ISO 14001 is an International Standard. It enables an organisation to formulate a policy regarding environmental objectives taking into account legislative requirements and information about significant environmental impacts. The Environmental Management System is integrated into the University's Safety Management System.

The University now incorporates the environmental management system (EMS) including ISO-14001 into SafetyMap and has commenced a Green Office campaign to raise awareness and participation in recycling and minimizing waste to lessen our impact on the environment. By participating in the following initiatives we can limit our resource use and demand for landfill. University Management has contracted various companies to provide collection facilities around the University.

Environment Programs @ the RMO

The Environment Programs of the University of Melbourne, operate from the Green Office, a part of the Risk Management Office. These Programs are the:

Waste Wise Program - developed to manage the University's Waste Wise certification with EcoRecycle Victoria. Make sure you read their "Tips & Tricks to Reduce Waste" section.

Green Office Program - which aims to work closely with staff to improve the environmental performance within the University's offices by following a ten point environmental plan.

Green Laboratory Program - working to minimise environmental risks associated with the University's Laboratories. This is achieved by following a laboratory-specific ten point plan and utilising environmental gap analysis techniques.

The Guide to Making Recycled Notepads is designed to assist departments in producing their own used-on-one-side note/lecture pads.

Click here to see how YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the School of Chemistry. Every little bit helps.

What is Green Chemistry? An extract of a note produced by the Environment, Health and Safety Committee of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

View the The University Environment Policy