UQ Sustainability Office

13/08/2026

18/12/2024

🎄Sustainable Christmas Gift Wrapping Alternatives

🎁 Woolies’ Christmas paper bags.
🎁 Reuse old wrapping paper from gifts you received.
🎁 Use tissue paper from shoe boxes instead of packaging filler.
🎁 Reuse paper bags for those hard to wrap items.

11/12/2024

🎄Sustainable Christmas Events Guide

🎁 Make use of LED lighting to reduce energy use.
🎁 Provide reusable crockery and cutlery where possible. If reusable is not feasible, provide compostable service ware instead.
🎁 Donate surplus food to local community groups.
🎁 Avoid single use decorations, like balloons and streamers.

Check out UQ's Sustainable Events Guide for more information!

04/12/2024

🎄Sustainable Christmas Shopping Tips

🎁 Make a list before you shop and stick to it!
🎁 Avoid last minute shopping.
🎁 Quality over quantity.
🎁 Look for second-hand, locally made, and sustainably sourced items.

20/11/2024

Last week, we were honoured to be invited to the WasteSMART Brisbane Awards, hosted by Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Sustainability Agency. 🏆

It was inspiring to see all the great work being done by individuals and community groups to reduce waste in Brisbane. 💚♻️🌱

🎉Congratulations to all the winners! A special mention to Queensland Children's Hospital for winning the People's Choice Award, which is sponsored by The University of Queensland.

07/11/2024

It has been H-O-T 🥵
Time for some energy saving tips this summer!

25/10/2024

It is coming to the end of the semester. Let's study smart and care for our planet! 💚📚

09/10/2024

🌍 How big is your ecological footprint? Take the quiz to find out!
https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en
💡 Knowing your impact is the first step towards living more sustainably.
💬 Share your results with us and let's start a conversation about how we can all reduce our footprint for a healthier planet.
🌿 Every small change adds up!

02/10/2024

You might want to the new iPhone. But do you need it? 🤔

E-waste is a growing problem in Australia. Swipe to see how you can help!