Imagine buying five bags of groceries and throwing one straight in the bin. Every week.
That’s the equivalent rate at which food is wasted in Australia, according to the National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study. It equals more than 300kg per person per year, costed at around $2,500 per household. You can help with a pantry audit.
About UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Sustainability Week is an opportunity for the UQ community to celebrate and promote sustainability across UQ's campuses and sites. From August 21-25, a range of activities and events are hosted across all areas of the University, including markets, workshops, crafts and DIY, film screenings, specialist presentations, tree plantings, bird watching and garden tours, solar tours, forums and panel discussions, competitions and challenges to inspire sustainable behaviours.
Join us for the fun, check out the full program! Stay up to date by liking UQ Sustainability on Facebook or following us on Instagram.