UNSW Sydney researchers pioneered the development of solar photovoltaic technology, which is now helping the University achieve net zero emissions from energy use.
UNSW is committed to reducing our impact on the environment, which is why we’re saying goodbye to single-use plastic across campus retail dining services.
For the second year in a row, UNSW students and staff were awarded for their passion for sustainable change at the Green Impact awards ceremony delivered virtually on 27 November 2020.
UNSW Sydney looks back to our achievements last year, including expanded onsite solar generation capacity and the Green Impact program, while looking forward to what still needs to be done, including our commitment to divest from fos
On the 10th anniversary of Plastic Free July, the UNSW community can again take part in this important global initiative to reduce single-use plastic on campus or wherever you are working from.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this 22 April, here are some make positive changes you can make for the environment as we stay home and practice physical distancing.
UNSW Sydney has taken another step to reduce single-use plastic waste by installing 10 new water refill stations across Kensington, Paddington and Randwick campuses.
UNSW Sydney to use 100 per cent renewable electricity from 2020, as one of the the biggest solar energy projects under construction in Australia nears completion.
UNSW Strategic Procurement and Estate Management have launched a new furniture panel which will improve standardisation, sustainability and value for the whole University.