New to campus and wondering what you can do to be more sustainable at UQ? Here are some simple ideas. Easy peasy.
1. BYO water bottle
Bring your own refillable water bottle to uni and refill at our FREE water refill stations. Fresh and free, all-day every-day!
Why is this a good idea? Read about the real cost of bottled water
2. Hug your mug
Using your own refillable cup avoids millions of disposable cups going to landfill each year.
Check out which cafes on campus offer discounts when you bring your own coffee cup!
3. Eat sustainable food
Dine mindfully on sustainable foods that are good for you and the planet!
Think local, minimally processed and ethical. Try a meat-free day each week.
4. Embrace minimalism and recycle
Ditch disposables and look for food outlets that are plastic-free or have heavily reduced their single-use plastics.
Avoid collecting stuff and focus on having items you need or love. Visit one of our UQ Repair Cafe events to fix your own items or see more of our sustainable living tips.
Love to recycle but not sure what goes where? Check out our campus recycling guide or follow the friendly signs on the bins. You might also like to check out our new re-use and recycling station, where UQ students and staff can drop off all those 'difficult' items like batteries, old laptops and phones, plastic shopping bags, bubble wraps, glasses, toothbrushes and more.
5. Walk, cycle or public transport to uni
Walk or cycle to uni to be fit, active and eco-friendly. Check out our active transport tips, including where to find free bike boxes with lockers and shower facilities, cycling fixit stations and other resources. You might also like to read our safe cycling tips.
Not feasible to walk or cycle? Catch public transport to campus, the ultimate ride-share! And don't forget you can also consider using an electronic scooter or bike to help solve your first mile/last mile challenges. You can also hire and use e-scooters on campus.
6. Care for our wildlife
Our furry and feathered friends can be cute but please don't feed them. Check out our tips for how to protect and enjoy our biodiverse grounds, and what to do and not do around our wildlife on campus.
You should also call for assistance from a carer if you find injured wildlife on campus.