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A carbon neutral initiative and a sustainable energy postgraduate program at UQ have both been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Green Gown Awards Australasia.

Gardens and green space are good for people and good for the planet, and community gardens are thriving at UQ. A new ‘veggie pod’ initiative launched earlier this year at PACE, supported by the UQ Green Fund, shows how all sorts of underused spaces can be revitalised.

Among numerous support services, UQ Union provides healthy food, decent work and community for students, all aligning to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. But if you ask the Union, its ideal sustainability outcome would be ceasing to offer many of its programs.

From saving and scrunching your Easter egg foil (does it really work?) to becoming an influencer, how can you reduce waste and celebrate a little more sustainably this Easter weekend? We asked two UQ researchers for their tips.

A relocation of premises at the end of last year provided an opportunity for UQ staff to embrace the circular economy, re-homing thousands of dollars’ worth of furniture and equipment through the University’s online resource sharing tool, WARPit.

Individuals, communities and organisations around the country come together in the first week of March for Clean Up Australia Day. More than 20 million people have volunteered over the past 30 years. It’s a terrific way to take practical action, but the concept of community stewardship offers numerous opportunities to join with others and look after your local environment.

Want to lower the carbon footprint at your next function? The UQ Sustainable Events Guide shows you how to turn your event into a sustainability showcase, inspiring attendees to seek environmentally friendly solutions in waste, transport, energy and more.

Looking for fresh ideas on how to celebrate sustainably? UQ postdoctoral research fellow and sustainability marketing specialist, Dr Alexandria Gain, offers us four tips for avoiding waste and consuming more mindfully this Christmas.

Planning to build or reno your home? From design to materials, energy efficiency to disaster resilience, these five ideas from Dr Paola Leardini and Dr Liz Brogden, at the UQ School of Architecture, will help you think more sustainably about your next project.

The UQ Carbon Literacy Program has tied for top prize in the Next Generation Learning and Skills category at the 2022 Australasian Green Gown Awards. The category recognises exceptional contributions to sustainability education.