UQ Sustainability Office

🎄Sustainable Christmas Gift Wrapping Alternatives

🎁 Woolies’ Christmas paper bags.
🎁 Reuse old wrapping paper from gifts you received.
🎁 Use tissue paper from shoe boxes instead of packaging filler.
🎁 Reuse paper bags for those hard to wrap items.

🎄Sustainable Christmas Events Guide

🎁 Make use of LED lighting to reduce energy use.
🎁 Provide reusable crockery and cutlery where possible. If reusable is not feasible, provide compostable service ware instead.
🎁 Donate surplus food to local community groups.
🎁 Avoid single use decorations, like balloons and streamers.

Check out UQ's Sustainable Events Guide for more information!

🎄Sustainable Christmas Shopping Tips

🎁 Make a list before you shop and stick to it!
🎁 Avoid last minute shopping.
🎁 Quality over quantity.
🎁 Look for second-hand, locally made, and sustainably sourced items.

Last week, we were honoured to be invited to the WasteSMART Brisbane Awards, hosted by Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Sustainability Agency. 🏆

It was inspiring to see all the great work being done by individuals and community groups to reduce waste in Brisbane. 💚♻️🌱

🎉Congratulations to all the winners! A special mention to Queensland Children's Hospital for winning the People's Choice Award, which is sponsored by The University of Queensland.

It has been H-O-T 🥵
Time for some energy saving tips this summer!

It is coming to the end of the semester. Let's study smart and care for our planet! 💚📚