Sustainable practice at Otago Polytechnic

Sustainable practice at Otago Polytechnic
What is Otago polytechnic doing to model sustainable practice?

This site gives some examples of the sustainable practices currently being carried out by Otago Polytechnic and offers ways / suggestions  for you to make your life and the things you do day to day more sustainable.

Free to low cost food and resources

Making money go further
Free to low cost food and resources

This site gives information on a wide range of resources and services to help you to spend less money by doing things like :-

• joining a community garden (to grow your own food)
• buying vegetables from a fruit and vegetable co operative (All Saints Church)
• learning how to cook
• knowing where water fountains are located around Dunedin
• knowing where food banks and food distribution centres are located if you have no food and no money.
• Getting a cheap bike and learning how to repair and maintain it.
• knowing where community orchards are located around Dunedin, and knowing what kind of fruit and nuts you are able to freely forage for in these orchards.

How green is your life

Sustainable Stuff 


1. How green is your life?
Take this short quiz to find out.

2. Why do we need to take care of the world's resources?

Global warming

Global Warming 101 | National Geographic

Sustainable - How to Make Compost Tea - Super Easy Method

How to Make Compost Tea - Super Easy Method

Sustainable- Composting with Grass Clippings - Day 3 - Turning the Pile

Composting with Grass Clippings - Day 3 - Turning the Pile

Sustainable Grass Clipping Compost - Hot or Not?

Grass Clipping Compost - Hot or Not?