Sustainability home
Welcome to Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, the central hub for sustainability information, resources, and services around campus. Sustainable development is one of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate change to garbage dumps, from deforestation to water contamination, from urban sprawl to resource depletion, the environment faces a long list of problems.
The University of Waterloo is committed to leaving a positive impact on the environment. As one of the largest institutions in Waterloo Region, the University's actions matter locally and globally. Through environmental education, innovative research, community engagement, and operational sustainability, Waterloo is making a difference. We invite you to join us.
News
- June 18, 2020Waterloo signs Responsible Investment Charter for Canadian Universities
This message was originally circulated to University employees and students and was posted to the Daily Bulletin.
A message from Feridun Hamdullahpur, President and Vice-Chancellor.
- May 5, 2020Waterloo ranks 16th globally, 2nd in Canada on THE University Impact Ranking
Waterloo is proud to be ranked among the top post-secondary institutions in the world for its efforts to build a more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future.
- Feb. 28, 2020Campus Housing initiative diverts more than 1900 lbs of waste after residence move-out
This article originally appeared in Waterloo's Daily Bulletin. A message from Campus Housing:
What happens with the leftover belongings that students leave in residence after they move out?
Events
- Sep. 14 to Dec. 6, 2020Fall 2020 Challenge: Show Us Your Sustainability
Show Us Your Sustainability
While we can't see you in person this fall, we want to stay connected!
- Oct. 19 to 23, 2020Zero Waste Week 2020: Home Edition
- Nov. 10, 2020Shift: Neutral Town Hall
Waterloo is excited to formally launch Shift:Neutral, a roadmap for the campus to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Blog
- Apr. 22, 2019The history of Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22nd and is just around the corner! It’s a day full of education, empowerment, and conservation. Communities around the world take part in sustainability initiatives such as tree planting, yard clean-ups, or rallies, and many extend these activities for the entire month of April, globally known as Earth Month. There’s no better month to celebrate life on Earth than in April, when the planet is reawakening after a long, dreary winter. So how did it all begin?
- Nov. 16, 201830 Day Zero Waste Challenge Reflections
Beth's reflections
This has been my first time doing the challenge and it has been a really eye-opening experience, I am so glad I did it!
- Oct. 24, 2018How PolyGone Technologies is tackling microplastics
Where it started
Lauren and Nicole are PhD candidates studying Social and Ecological Sustainability and Geography and Environmental Management, respectively, at the University of Waterloo.
Sustainability on Campus Map
Looking for the closest green space, water refill station, e-waste drop off, or sustainable food option? Check out the Sustainability Layer on the Campus Map under Points of Interest!
2019 Report
Learn about our actions and progress in our 2019 Environmental Sustainability Report. Please read and share!
Sustainability Guide
The Sustainability Guide provides easy tips and resources to live, work, and study more sustainably at Waterloo and beyond.
Sustainability Strategy
Read our Environmental Sustainability Strategy to learn more about Waterloo's commitment to become a leader in sustainability education and research, operate the campus sustainably, and embed sustainability into campus culture.
