Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) students in Wagga Wagga are doing their bit to promote a healthier environment and community through a bicycle recycling project. Ms Alyssa Ng and Mr David Bate initiated the project which gives a second chance for abandoned bikes.  “About 20 old bikes abandoned at Kurrajong Recyclers in Wagga Wagga were donated to Charles Sturt University in 2009,” Ms Ng said. “With the assistance of students and staff from TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, the bikes have been repaired and repainted.” Facilitated and resourced by Riverina Institute’s Outreach Service, the bikes were repaired in the Riverina Institute’s automotive workshops by automotive and panel and paint pre-apprentice students. The bikes will be available free of charge for CSU students to use around the campus from the start of 2011. “We want this project to provide an environmentally friendly alternative form of transport for students, promote healthy lifestyles and encourage recycling.” The bikes will be handed over from Riverina Institute to CSU students from 11am on Friday 13 August near the Student Administration building.