ecoBiz Partner Biography
Representatives from Sunshine Coast Tafe receiving their ecoBiz Partner certificate from Councillor Bob Abbot, Mayor of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE undertook a program to improve their eco-efficiency across their four campuses at Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Tewantin and Nambour. They adjusted the Building Management Systems to improve air conditioning and lighting efficiency, installed new recycling infrastructure and diversified recycling streams, and communicated sustainability message to both students and staff members.
Annual Savings:
- Energy 23% (85 Queensland homes or 4,638,140 MJ)
- Greenhouse Gas 16% (192 cars or 793.07 t C02-e)
- Waste disposal 5% (949 wheelie bins or 228 m3)
- Efficiency savings $173,837
Savings as at December 2010
Last reviewed 27 March 2012
Last updated 15 September 2011