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Sustainability Festival

Returning in 2026 - stay tuned!

This year’s Sustainability Festival showcased a range of hands on events exploring bold new ideas around waste, reuse, and regeneration. 

Under the theme “Waste and the Circular Economy” we shone light on how we can transform our systems, habits, and thinking to build a more sustainable future together. 

Take a look at how we turned ideas into action – explore the 2025 highlights in the short reel below. And join us in 2026 to help shape the next wave of change!

Sustainability Festival 2025

2025 events

Many of the events will include a lucky door prize drawn at the end of the session. You could win Oakley sunglasses, board shorts, a t-shirt, or a Gold Coast Suns gift pack.

Tuesday, 7 October, 2025

Forum

Creating Impact Together

  • Tuesday, 7 October, 2025
  • 12pm
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Seminar and workshop

Pathway to Planetary Health

  • Tuesday, 7 October, 2025
  • 2pm
  • BLD 05_3_40
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Forum

Faculty of Law Twilight Seminar - The Environment in the Courtroom

  • Tuesday, 7 October, 2025
  • 5pm
  • BLD 04_2_31
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Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

Activity

Birds at Bond

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 7:30am
  • Tennis courts
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Workshop

Repair and Wear Workshop

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 10am
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Keynote

Sustainability Festival Keynote Event

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 12pm
  • ADCO Amphitheatre
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Activity

Escaping Modern Slavery

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 11am
  • Lord Denning Room
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Forum

Metrix for Life: Circularity of Product Systems, Architecture and Cities

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 2pm
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Activity

Yoga and Sound Healing Session

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 4pm
  • Sports Centre
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Forum

Healing the Planet: Innovating Towards Sustainable Healthcare

  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
  • 5pm
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Thursday, 9 October, 2025

Activity

The Sanctuary Project

  • Thursday, 9 October, 2025
  • 7am
  • The Bird Sanctuary
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Forum

Transitioning to Circularity

  • Thursday, 9 October, 2025
  • 9am
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Workshop

Learn how to Compost with Seed the Ground

  • Thursday, 9 October, 2025
  • 10am
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Documentary

Plastic People - The Movie

  • Thursday, 9 October, 2025
  • 12pm
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Activity

Wellness Walk x Bond Bag Brigade

  • Thursday, 9 October, 2025
  • 1pm
  • Connect Lounge, Quadrangle
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Beyond Bond

Many of the Sustainability Festival events are eligible for Beyond Bond experience points for undergraduate students. Check out the events to see which ones have the Beyond Bond logo. 

Learn more through the student portal: CareerHub.

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Connect Lounge

Most events will be held in the Connect Lounge in the quadrangle. Drop by and check out our new bin system and have your say on signage. Play a game or make a sustainability pledge. Bring your reusable cup to the Connect Lounge and receive a free coffee voucher.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

- Margaret Mead

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