By Ms Yasiman Keen, Finance and Sustainability Coordinator

As we wrap up the last term of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the incredible strides we’ve made toward a more sustainable future here at Radford College. We’ve had an amazing year, and we’re excited to share some of our key sustainability achievements.

• We’re thrilled to announce that we were awarded 3 out of a possible 5 stars in the Sustainable Schools Program. We’re eager to continue our progress and set an even higher standard for sustainability in 2025.
• Our partnership with UPPAREL has also yielded fantastic results. Since 1 July 2024, we’ve successfully diverted 844 kg of textiles from landfill, helping to reduce 2,591 kg of greenhouse gases. What an incredible impact!
• We're also proud to support the Lids4Kids initiative, with two convenient drop-off points across the College for everyone to contribute. It’s a small action with a big impact.
• This year, we saw three of our students nominated as finalists in the Sustainable Steps Poster Competition—a testament to the creativity and passion for sustainability that runs deep within our student body.
• We added a third worm farm to the campus. Worm farms offer an innovative way to manage organic waste. This initiative has been a real game-changer for waste reduction at Radford!
• The desktop bins that were introduces across the College at the end of last year, helped everyone make more mindful choices when it comes to recycling and waste management.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the incredible support of our students, staff, and the entire Sustainability Working Group. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and hard work throughout the year.

A special thank you to the 2024 Sustainability Captains, Tiffany Chue and Pip Humphries, who have led by example and made amazing contributions this year. Your leadership and passion are truly inspiring.

Finally, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Ms Agnes Kopras-Ianson and Mr David Perceval, two of our outstanding sustainability staff members, for your tireless efforts that have made a lasting impact on sustainability at Radford.

As the holidays approach, we encourage you to continue your own sustainable journey. Together, we can make a world of difference.