Procurement

UTS is committed to purchasing environmentally and socially responsible products and services. We strive to:

  • Reduce demand and avoid unnecessary procurement
  • Source environmentally and socially responsible products, equipment and services
  • Assess the sustainability of suppliers
  • Work collaboratively with suppliers to source greener products
  • Consider whole-of-life impacts.

Staff needing assistance with sustainable procurement should contact UTS strategic procurement.
 

What you can do

  • Choose green stationery products such as items that avoid plastic, contain recycled content, are non-toxic, etc. On campus the ActivateUTS stationery outlets have a wide range.
  • When catering look  for local, organic and/or Fairtrade choices. Consider carbon miles and ethical sourcing, Mostly plant-based foods if possible. 
  • Avoid plastic and styrofoam packaging for take-away food and drinks.
  • Look for eco-labels such as Good Environmental Choice Australia.
  • Hire or choose pre-loved text books – save money, trees, and help reduce waste
  • Consider borrowing, renting or sharing items you only need occasionally.

Running an event?

See our green event guides:

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.