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UQ Sustainability Office

Locality: Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3365 2076

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24.01.2022 A beautiful description of the Be Green Be Kind Be Giving campaign by UQ Life Don't forget to bring in your donations all this week, with bins located around UQ campuses for drop off!!

22.01.2022 #AustralianPollinatorWeek (8-15 Nov) is about recognising and celebrating the importance of native bees and other insect pollinators and supporting their needs during our southern spring (November) The world is suffering from major pollinator declines, but through education and events such as Pollinator Week, we can bring these usually-unnoticed insects to the forefront of peoples’ thoughts, with the goal of supporting and protecting their populations. Learn more here h...ttps://www.australianpollinatorweek.org.au/ You can read about the significance of native stingless bees (Gaiya) to the Gubbi Gubbi people of the Sunshine Coast here https://nativebees.com.au/indigenous-significance/

21.01.2022 Today is Human Rights Day! This year’s theme, Stand Up for Human Rights relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts. Human rights are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Human Rights are driven by progress on all SDGs, and the SDGs are driven by advancements on human rights. ... Learn more about the SDGs and how to contribute on the Green Ambassador Program Community's Facebook feed. You can also learn more about human rights and sustainable development here https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day 10 December is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human rights in re-building the world we want, the need for global solidarity as well as our interconnectedness and shared humanity

21.01.2022 Happy National Recycling Week! #NationalRecyclingWeek helps you reduce your waste and recycle right This year's theme is 'Recovery - A future beyond the bin' ... Reusing and reducing our waste not only keeps valuable materials out of landfill it also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our need for new materials and can also save you money at home and in the workplace! Let's all become better at recycling and managing our rubbish Check out Planet Ark's 6 step guide to transition to a future without a bin, including... Reduce Challenge Shift Share Treasure Champion You can find out more about #NationalRecyclingWeek, and everything you need to know about recycling here https://planetark.org/programs/national-recycling-week.

19.01.2022 Don't miss your chance to help determine how your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funds are used in the future! How would you like to see your SSAF better support, subsidise and fund services for students in the most sustainable way possible? Let UQ know what matters to you and fill the survey out!... See more

19.01.2022 Christmas has come early and so has the ‘Be Green, Be Kind, Be Giving’ Campaign! We will be taking donations at UQ Life’s Christmas Markets tomorrow evening! Come and visit us, drop off your donations and enjoy the Christmas festivities! You can find more information about the campaign and what donations are accepted here: https://sustainability.uq.edu.au//be-green-be-kind-be-givi

17.01.2022 A few weeks ago, Sophie Rutter, one of the Sustainability Office's own spoke virtually at the graduation ceremony for the Lord Mayor's Young Environmental Leadership Network. The program, run by Brisbane City Council, is a unique learning and leadership program that directly engages and supports schools to be cleaner and greener. Through their projects in 2020, Year 10 students from 33 schools were empowered to create positive environmental change in their school and commun...ity. This is Sophie's second year speaking to the graduating class, and she wishes to continue using her own experiences in persuing a passion for sustainability and finding purpose to show young leaders they have the power to do the same!

15.01.2022 'Be Green, Be Kind, Be Giving'- STARTS MONDAY! Remember to bring in your donations to UQ Campuses! Bins will be found: ... St Lucia campus - Chancellors Place - ModWest [11A] entrance - Central entrance to Forgan Smith [1] on the Great Court side - Walkway between Priestley and John Hines building [67 and 69] - Molecular Biosciences Building [76] (outside alongside Research Rd) - Union complex [21C] ground floor under the Red Room - Campbell Place - General Purpose North 3 courtyard [39A] Gatton Campus: - Outside Walkway Cafe Herston Campus: - Public Health building [0887] Level 2 lift foyer - Mayne Medical building [0881] Level 2 kitchen corridor - Oral Health Centre [0883] Level 4 undercover atrium area outside Café Dose - Oral Health Centre [0883] Level 5 Student Services foyer By Sarah Brown on Unsplash

15.01.2022 The 'Be Green, Be Kind, Be Giving' campaign starts next week! Bring in your donations from November 30th -December 4th, and drop them in donation bins across UQ campuses: Clothing and accessories Bedding ... Homewares in good condition This is a great opportunity to do an end of year clean out, and support charities like St Vinnies and Lifeline, while making room for the new year! Find a full list of bin locations and more info here https://bit.ly/BeGreenBeKindBeGiving

13.01.2022 Join the UQ's Green Ambassador Program Community and St Lucia Golf Course Bushcare Group this Sunday morning for their Bushcare working bee Help the environment, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fellowship afterwards! More info here https://fb.me/e/4agx28YQy

12.01.2022 The Be Green, Be Kind, Be Giving campaign starts TODAY! All week, you can bring your donations into UQ campuses and place them in these handy bins!! This is the perfect opportunity to get in the spirit of giving, while also clearing out what you no longer need! ... Bin locations St Lucia campus: - Michie Forecourt - ModWest [11A] entrance - Central entrance to Forgan Smith [1] on the Great Court side - Walkway between Priestley and John Hines building [67 and 69] - Molecular Biosciences Building [76] (outside alongside Research Rd) - Union complex [21C] ground floor under the Red Room - Campbell Place - General Purpose North 3 courtyard [39A] Gatton Campus: - Coffee Container Herston Campus: - Public Health building [0887] Level 2 lift foyer - Mayne Medical building [0881] Level 2 kitchen corridor - Oral Health Centre [0883] Level 4 undercover atrium area outside Café Dose - Oral Health Centre [0883] Level 5 Student Services foyer

10.01.2022 Be GREEN, Be Kind, Be Giving! Join us in decluttering our lives, giving back to our community, and being kind to our planet! From November 30th to December 4th, there will be donations bins across UQ campuses, accepting: Clothing and accessories ... Bedding Homewares in good condition AND on Thursday December 3rd, don't miss this the online workshop with the Eco Organiser, Tanya Lewis!! Learn simple steps on how to declutter your home and simplify your life. Register through the link in the event to receive the workshop link! For more information on the campaign, and on bin locations https://bit.ly/BeGreenBeKindBeGiving

07.01.2022 Do you know your household's carbon footprint?? The 'Brisbane Carbon Challenge' is supporting 20 Brisbane households to reduce their household carbon footprint by 50% and save on household bills. Successful households will receive a $2500 'incentive package' to help them cut their carbon footprint!! ... To be eligible for selection as a Champion Household, you will need to live in the Brisbane local government area. Applicants will also need to be over 18 and authorised to submit an application on behalf of their household. Check out the CitySmart website to learn more https://www.citysmart.com.au/brisbane-carbon-challenge-cha/

05.01.2022 Did you know that every year Australians spend over $700 million on bottled water which has a carbon footprint 300 times greater than tap water? The environmental effects of bottled water use are extensive. It takes more than 6 litres of water to produce a 1.5 litre bottle of bottled water. The plastic from the bottle takes around 450 years to break down. We're proud of our "Drink Me" water refill hydration stations around campus ... Enjoy free, fresh water refills for your water bottle while looking after your health and the environment, especially as it gets hotter during Summer! You can find a map of our water refill stations on the St Lucia campus here https://sustainability.uq.edu.au//re/water-refill-stations

04.01.2022 Tune in next Thursday to hear from the EcoOrganiser, Tanya Lewis, and learn how to take simple steps to declutter your home and simplify your life! Register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ethically-declutter-de-stress-and-donate-the-10rs-tickets-126759215225