Did you know? E-waste should never be thrown in your red bin. When electronics end up in landfills, toxic substances like lead and mercury can seep into the soil and water. Additionally, electronics contain valuable non-renewable resources such as gold, silver, copper, platinum, aluminium, and cobalt, which can be reclaimed through recycling. To help with this, you can bring your old e-waste items to Campbell Place for recycling all week!
E-products are electronic or electrical products and devices that use a battery, power cord, or both. E-products include:
- computers and phones,
- small and large household appliances,
- and anything else that needs electricity to work.
About UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Sustainability Week is an opportunity for the UQ community to celebrate and promote sustainability across UQ's campuses and sites. From August 19-23, 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.
