What you can do

Sign up to USQ’s Sustainability Pledge

Energy

• Turn off lights if you are leaving a room for more than 20 minutes
• Turn off advertising signs or display case illumination at night
• Utilise daylight where possible
• Switch off your computer during lunch and when you are away at meetings
• Switch off your computer at the end of the day
• Switch off office devices and lighting when they are not needed

Purchasing

• Use online ordering
• Buy only what you need, consider consumable shelf life 
• Consider items made with recycled content
• Look for Energy Efficiency labelling when purchasing appliances
• Consider the life-cycle of the product in particular disposal – can the product be reused or recycled?
• Buy locally
• Recycle waste packaging via on campus recycling facilities

Transport

• Car pool or alternatively have a Car-free day by either walking, cycling or taking public transport
• Avoid business travel where possible and opt for a video or teleconference instead
• Offset domestic and international travel

Waste

• Consider the 4R’s – Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Place recyclable waste in the designated bins
• Use a refillable water bottle - not only will it reduce greenhouse gas emissions it will also say you money 
• Use a USQ reusable KeepCup for all hot beverage purchases on campus
• Purchase food with minimal packaging

Water

• Reduce your shower time to four minutes 
• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
• Report water leaks to Campus Services

Biodiversity

• Don’t feed or disturb native wildlife
• Ensure all rubbish is placed in the correct bins
• Join a volunteer group