Welcome to the Sustainability Office at the University of Waterloo, the central hub for sustainability action and information on campus. We work to integrate sustainability thinking and climate action into academics, operations, and engagement.
Sustainability issues like the climate crisis affect everyone, causing extreme weather, economic insecurity, and health and wellbeing impacts locally and globally – disproportionally so for marginalized and racialized people. The University of Waterloo community has an essential role to play in advancing a low-carbon, equitable, and resilient future. Not only does Waterloo have a large environmental footprint, it also has enormous potential to tap into the collective talent, skill, and innovative mindset of the campus community that will have ripple effects around the world.
From important individual actions to systems changes, we are working with leadership, staff, students, and faculty to build a more sustainable campus together.
Learn more about how you can join this journey, on campus and beyond:
Events
Join Food Services on Thursdays this fall term for their annual UW Farm Market at the BMH Green. There will be fresh produce and specialty Village Bakery baked goods. Please bring your own bag.
Fall Tree Planting (main campus)
Join the Sustainability Office + Grounds for one of three tree planting events to support biodiversity on campus. Gloves, tools, and light refreshments will be provided - no experience necessary! This is a great opportunity to get outside, contribute to campus naturalization efforts, and explore some of the beautiful green spaces Waterloo has to offer!
Fall Tree Planting (main campus)
Join the Sustainability Office + Grounds for one of three tree planting events to support biodiversity on campus. Gloves, tools, and light refreshments will be provided - no experience necessary! This is a great opportunity to get outside, contribute to campus naturalization efforts, and explore some of the beautiful green spaces Waterloo has to offer!
News
Largest ever campus clean-up held on April 21
In honour of Earth Day, the Sustainability Office hosted their annual campus clean-up event on April 21. More than 100 employees and students helped to pick up litter from “hotspots” around main campus, collecting over 80 bags of trash.
Waterloo students collaborate on sustainable solutions at SDG Impact Challenge
This story was originally published by Co-operative Education (CE) on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Using AI (DALL-E 2) to visualize the future in PLAN 211
This story was originally published by the School of Planning on February 3, 2023.