Celebrating sustainability at UQ

Tiny houses, bin origami and smoothie cycles are only a few activities available at The University of Queensland's Sustainability Week from 20 - 24 August. Celebrating its sixth year, UQ Sustainability Week is packed with more than 50 events including workshops, tours, film screenings, pop-ups and more. UQ Manager of Energy and Sustainability Andrew Wilson said the week was a great opportunity to promote all things sustainable, from plastic recycling and minimising food waste to renewable energy, transport, and general eco-friendly practices. "This week is about encouraging community involvement in creating change for a sustainable future," he said. This week's program will feature a series of themes that address key environmental concerns; Meat-free Monday , Trash-free Tuesday , Sustainable Living Wednesday , Green Transport Thursday , and Fresh Food Friday. "There is something for everyone to enjoy this week," Mr Wilson said. "Other program highlights include a tour of the St Lucia Bush Tucker Garden and the Global Change Institute building, tree planting, visiting the Tiny House, film documentary screenings, and a presentation on the environmental impacts and the psychology of eating animal products." All activities during Sustainability Week are open to the UQ community and the public.