PD green their operations

The Professional Development team have recently implemented a new initiative to save both time and money while also delivering significant benefit to the environment. PD@ECU will now provide electronic copies of all training manuals rather than printing them out. Participants may the either access the manuals on their own laptops or print only the pages that they require on the day.

This initiative also helps with online filing of training records for participants, where course and personal notes can be filed electronically for future reference.

Personal printers pose health risks

A recent study by the Queensland University of Technology has revealed that having a personal printer on your desk can impact your health, as well as the environment.

An investigation of dozens of laser printers revealed that almost 30 per cent emit potentially dangerous levels of tiny particles (tomer-like material) into the air. These ultra-fine particles are said to be similar to inhaling cigarette smoke in the damage that they can do to human lungs.

Personal laser printers also have a greater environmental impact than larger multi-function devices through the amount of toner, paper and energy they use. Larger machines also negate the need for several separate machines to fax, scan, print and copy, thus further reducing energy and toner needs as well as running costs.

*The paper was published in the American Chemical Society's Environmental Science and Technology journal.

Nominations wanted for Wanneroo Environmental Advisory Committee

The City of Wanneroo is currently advertising for membership for the Environmental Advisory Committee and encourages nominations from ECU staff and/or students.

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is a formal committee of Council established under the Local Government Act 1995 with the following aims:

• To provide advice and input into the preparation of environmental policies, strategies and other matters referred to it by the City.
• To make recommendations to Council in respect to policies, strategies and other matters referred to it by the City.

Nominations must address the Selection Criteria, and be submitted to the City of Wanneroo on the appropriate Nomination Form by the close of business on Friday, 5 October 2007. Selection criteria and nomination forms are available by contacting the City on 9405 5000.

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Walk Week: 5-11 November

Walking for transport is a positive step towards addressing climate change and can help you build up the 30 minutes minimum of physical activity that you need in a day!

Walk Week is an annual event that encourages Western Australians of all ages to be active by walking for transport, health, recreation and the environment. It is a week of state-wide walking events, ranging from 'walk to school/work' breakfasts, to local neighborhood walks and other community events.

To register an event, find out what's on or to receive your free walking guidebook, go to www.dpi.wa.gov.au/walking

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