Sustainable practices

UC's Sustainability Office runs a range of exciting events framed around the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals. From cycling and composting to clothes swaps and low-waste cooking, find out about sustainability events at UC.

At UC you can learn about food that's produced using sustainable practices. From fair trade to sustainable food tips, learn how to eat and drink sustainably on campus and beyond.

UC's commitment to green buildings on campus includes existing buildings constructed with green building principles, remediation of older buildings, and proposed new buildings that incorporate green building principles, including building on brownfield sites. Find out more about green buildings at UC.

Moving to more sustainable transport in and around our campuses is part of our carbon reduction goals. Learn more about sustainable transport at UC.

All UC staff and students can help minimise waste by sorting rubbish correctly. Learn more about how to minimise waste on campus and beyond.

UC's potable water comes from aquifers beneath Christchurch which are fed by water from the Southern Alps. Learn how we're restoring and conserving water.

UC's potable water is sourced from aquifers underneath the city which are fed by water from the Southern Alps. Learn more about water conservation and restoration at UC.