Life under water

Learn how you can incorporate sustainability into your everyday life – whether you are an eco-warrior, or just use the recycling bin when possible, there will be plenty on offer to entice. 2026 theme is "Life under water" and aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 'Clean Water and Sanitation'. With an exciting array of workshops, free activities and demonstrations you will want to make sure you have your coffee in your keep-cup ready to enjoy.

Griffith University is committed to sustainable and conscious water usage on campus.

On-Campus Event Schedule

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Brisbane City (South Bank)

Tuesday 12 May
11am - 2pm
  • Live Music
  • Food Truck
  • Trash for Treasure – Metal Straw Giveaway
  • Workshop – Your Water Footprint
  • Geckoes Wildlife Show
  • Griffith Sustainability
  • Urban Utilities

Join the Facebook event!

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Logan

Wednesday 13 May
11am - 2pm
  • Live Music
  • Food Truck
  • Trash for Treasure – Metal Straw Giveaway
  • Workshop – Your Water Footprint
  • Clothing Library
  • Griffith Sustainability
  • Logan Water

Join the Facebook event!

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Brisbane South (Nathan)

Thursday 14 May
10am - 2pm
  • Live Music
  • Food Truck
  • Trash for Treasure – Metal Straw Giveaway
  • Workshop – Your Water Footprint
  • Bike n Blend Smoothies
  • Geckoes Wildlife Show
  • Griffith Sustainability
  • Urban Utilities
  • Clothing Library

Join the Facebook event!

Downloadables

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Shower Smart Playlist

Turn your shower into a water-saving groove 🚿🎢

Check out our Shower Smart Playlist! Perfectly timed to help you enjoy the music and keep showers short.

Playlist!

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Easy ways to save on water

Looking to cut back on water use? πŸ’§

Download these free tips and tricks on reducing water use and making a real difference.

Download!

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How to pickle food

Pickle it, don’t bin it πŸ₯’

Check out our DIY pickle recipe that shows how easy it is to turn surplus produce into long-lasting, flavourful pickles.

Download!

Events & Activities

Enviro Week Mailout - Free Reusable Cutlery

Enviro Week Mail Out

Make a simple, sustainable switch with a FREE reusable bamboo fibre cutlery set and help cut down on single-use plastics.

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Sign up to receive yours!

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Virtual Wildlife Encounter

Tuesday 12 May | 11:30am

Let us introduce you to some impressive wildlife in this live presentation. We have gathered some of the friendliest fauna for you to learn about right from home.

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Trash for Treasure Hunt

During each campus market day | 11am - 2pm

Find trash around campus at each Enviro Week market day and swap it for treasure!

More info coming soon!

What's On Next

T2 O-Week & Bounce Back Week

O-Week & Bounce Back Week are packed with a range of on-campus and online activities so you can find out all about life at Griffith.​

With a range of Market Days and social events – no matter the classes you are enrolled in – there will be something for everyone!​

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General enquiries

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