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Monash Malaysia students conduct environmental audit

16 November 2005

Three Monash University Malaysia students have conducted an environmental audit at the Malaysia campus that focused on recycling, water consumption and energy consumption.

The idea was conceived by Ms Ng Ee Ling, a second-year biotechnology student, and developed with classmates Ms Katrin Schmidt and Mr Liew Kong Cheng.

Monash Malaysia pro vice-chancellor Professor Merilyn Liddell endorsed the students' audit proposal, which involved 17 students and four lecturers, who acted as advisers.

"We are a group of students who care about the environment and wish to minimise any adverse impact of university practices on the environment," Ms Ng said.

"While performing the audit, it was found that conservation could be improved with little effort from individuals. We hope that our findings can assist the university in taking appropriate steps."

The students presented a report on their audit to Professor Liddell, including problems encountered and recommendations.

Professor Liddell commended the students' initiative and offered to bring the audit to the attention of the executive committee for consideration and further action.

The students were each presented with a certificate of appreciation for their efforts and initiative.