Every day, more people are making sustainable changes to their lives. Consumers are increasingly making conscious decisions with sustainability and the environment in mind.
There are a lot of easy changes we can make at home to improve our sustainability, and UQ startups are leading the way in creating sustainable products and services.
1. Choose sustainable packaging options
Every year, Australians use an average of 130kg of plastic – and less than 12% of that gets recycled. You can make a difference by using reusable stainless steel, glass or bamboo containers, and swapping cling film for beeswax wraps or silicone food covers. It can be more challenging to avoid plastic when you’re eating away from home, especially if you buy takeaway food. Uuvipak are on a mission to eradicate this waste with their 100% home-compostable cups and bowls, with support through the UQ Ventures program. Made from organic waste without using any artificial reagents, Uuvipak products are vegan, 100% biodegradable and even edible.
