{"id":15042,"date":"2021-09-20T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T23:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=15042"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:51:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T04:51:02","slug":"make-a-commitment-to-sustainability-this-enviro-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2021\/09\/20\/make-a-commitment-to-sustainability-this-enviro-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a commitment to sustainability this Enviro Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This week is all about sustainability and environmental awareness at Griffith.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainability is one of Griffith University\u2019s core values and a key initiative of\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/office-vice-chancellor\/strategic-plan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2020-2025 Strategic Plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0To empower students and staff to play a role in creating a sustainable future,\u00a0Griffith will be hosting several\u00a0workshops,\u00a0activities\u00a0and demonstrations throughout the week\u00a0to\u00a0showcase\u00a0the\u00a0ways\u00a0\u00a0we\u00a0can all incorporate sustainability into our everyday lives. Check out the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/whats-on\/enviro-events\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">calendar of events<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to see\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening at your home campus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here\u00a0are\u00a0some tips for\u00a0making\u00a0your everyday life more sustainable:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lower your energy usage by keeping lights switched off unless\u00a0they\u2019re needed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protect the natural ecosystems of our campuses by placing rubbish in the correct bins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reduce waste by reusing items where possible or placing them in the correct recycling bins<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Practice sustainable purchasing by using reusable cups when buying coffee and tea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keep water usage to a minimum by only running the dishwasher when\u00a0it\u2019s full\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finally, sign up to support Griffith\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/sustainability\/get-involved\/sustainability-commitment\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sustainability commitment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week is all about sustainability and environmental awareness at Griffith.\u00a0\u00a0 Sustainability is one of Griffith University\u2019s core values and a key initiative of\u00a0the\u00a02020-2025 Strategic Plan.\u00a0\u00a0To empower students and staff to play a role in creating a sustainable future,\u00a0Griffith will be hosting several\u00a0workshops,\u00a0activities\u00a0and demonstrations throughout the week\u00a0to\u00a0showcase\u00a0the\u00a0ways\u00a0\u00a0we\u00a0can all incorporate sustainability into our everyday lives. 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