Our commitment to sustainable practices

Sydney Institute is committed to sustainable practices. Read the Environment Sustainability Commitment Statement (PDF file, 549KB) written by our Institute Director, Pam Christie.

Saving energy to reduce our carbon footprint

Reduction in consumption and Green Power purchasing means that Sydney Institute has reduced its carbon footprint by over 10%. More

Saving water for future generations

Reductions in water use through partnerships, better practice and uptake of new technologies means that Sydney Institute has reduced Water Use by over a third since 2000. More

Educating to promote sustainability

Wilkins Green – Landcare 2007 award nominee.
Wilkinson Green is a living Classroom connected to Petersham TAFE outreach, where crops are harvested, chickens raised and natural products produced. More

Reducing waste and producing energy – Pulpmaster Pro

The organic waste produced by the hospitality classes at the Loftus campus of Sutherland College are disposed of using the pulpmaster pro. The pulpmaster converts organic waste into bio fuel, preventing the waste being sent to landfill, reducing plastic bag use and producing energy to be redirected into the electricity grid. More

Working together to make it happen – industry partnerships

Sydney Institute actively pursues value adding partnerships to promote sustainable outcomes. Currently, Sydney Institute participates in active partnerships with: Sydney Water, Department of Environment and Climate Change, University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney and Marrickville Council.

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