The newly formed UCD Library Green Group wanted to foster cross campus collaboration as they believed this would assist in realising their green goals. They saw the Learning Enhancement Project as a direct route to the student cohort who, motivated by their passion for the planet, would be willing to help the Library with this task.
About this initiative
TU Dublin’s Student Volunteering students Aleksander Biegalski, Alex Siedlok, Cosmin Clopotaru, teamed up with School of Mechanical and Design Engineering lecture Dr Colm O’Kane and Chaplaincy colleague Service Paul Mallon. The goal of the initiative is to reduce plastic waste across Bolton Street and Linenhall by setting up a return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Strategically placed return bins, combined with clear, informative signage, will encourage students and staff to recycle. Funds generated from the scheme will go to a local charity or projects that engage the TU Dublin community in sustainable and socially responsible practices.