The steps of the Tasmania University Union will come alive for ‘The Green Night, a winter sustainability festival of colour, lights, food, and drink to celebrate sustainability at UTAS with students and staff, and the broader Hobart community. Ethical retailers including the Oxfam Shop, Heart of Chocolate and Lush Cosmetics, will be selling Fairtrade and sustainable products, whilst Tasman Quartermasters, Mountain Pepper Pizza and Willie Smith’s organic cider will be serving up some delicious sustainable Tasmanian food and drinks. Local sustainability advocacy groups the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, VGen Tasmania and Bicycle Tasmania will also be there to share tips about sustainable living.
Co-event organiser, Laura Sykes, said “The Green Night provides a chance for UTAS staff and students to showcase sustainability projects on campus, and engage ethical businesses and retailers from Hobart and across Australia. We are really excited to have everyone together to celebrate sustainable living.”
The Tasmania University Student Union are also holding a bar featuring local Tasmanian beer and mulled wine.
The event is part of the Fairly Educated Conference held at UTAS from 19-21 July, which aims to bring together university students from Australia and New Zealand, to increase their knowledge of Fair Trade and equip them with excellent campaigning skills. It is also the peak event in Semester 2 O Week for students at UTAS.
Laura Sykes, Co Event Organiser Fairly Educated: A Global Movement to make Universities Fair Trade
