Many scientists and sustainability leaders suggest reducing your meat intake is an effective way to lower your personal carbon footprint.
Vegetarian or vegan eating doesn’t have to be ‘all or nothing’. Incorporating one regular vegetarian day per week would reduce your individual food-related greenhouse gas emissions by around 20%, based on some data estimates.
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.