A man described as the ‘champion’ of an environmentally sustainable at Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been named as the recipient of the inaugural 2010 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Innovation and Sustainability. Mr William Pollack is one of the ground staff with the University’s Division of Facilities Management  in Wagga Wagga.  He won the new award for his leadership and co-ordination of projects including work to return native flora and fauna to CSU in Wagga Wagga; the introduction of Bokashi bins in the University’s kitchens and common rooms for composting green waste; the establishment of the green waste closed loop composting system; and a system to collect green waste from the equine centre and vineyard. “William’s leadership in making Charles Sturt University more responsible for its waste and promoting biodiversity goes a long way beyond what would normally be expected of any staff member,” Campus Services Manager Mr Terry O’Meara said.   “He has worked at the grassroots level to change the culture at Charles Sturt University and help the organisation reach its target of zero waste by 2011.”