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UOW strives to drive behaviours that create a circular economy to reduce the overall amount of waste generated. Our waste management prioritises reducing, reusing, recycling and, where there is no other feasible option, the proper disposal of waste.

Under the guidance of our , UOW prioritises the purchase of assets and products that are made of recycled materials or can be reused or recycled at end-of-life, and avoid the purchase of single use (disposable) items and plastics. This is outlined in the university’s .

The who are either outsourced suppliers or outsourced service providers. As such, the decrease of waste generation must be a shared goal of UOW and that of its suppliers and contractors. This is outlined in our Waste Management Action Plan. Additionally, according to the environmental sustainability principles of our , the University prefers to work with suppliers that share the same environmental commitments and goals.

All purchases and procurements by and for UOW are governed by the . This includes all food and supplies. It states that all products must be sustainably and responsibly sourced with particular emphasis on the social and environmental impact of the sourcing process, and that workers involved in the procurement process are treated fairly in accordance with Anti-Slavery principles.

In terms of food sourcing, the main caterer of UOW, , is committed to sustainability and implements sustainable work practices in its operations. Where possible, the fruits and vegetables it purchases are locally sourced from sustainable farms and in close collaboration with Green Connect in the Illawarra, our local region, to improve and deliver sustainable food.