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
Green Office: Scorecard Tips and Tricks
Join us for a practical session where we'll break down the scorecard step by step and share insider tips for maximizing your score.
Free Store Drop-In
As November rolls in and the term starts winding toward exams, the Free Store is a great place to pause and take a look around. Need a mug for your late-night study sessions, some extra kitchenware, or a few things to make your space cozier as it gets colder out? Stop by and browse our current selection of gently used household essentials, school supplies, kitchenware, and more, all free for the taking.
Free Store Drop-In
As the term winds down and the holiday season approaches, the Free Store is still here for you! Whether you're preparing for a move, picking up household items, or searching for something useful before the break, there's always something worth checking out.
News
Restoring biodiversity at Columbia Lake one root at a time: The Buckthorn Project
Biology staff and students remove invasive buckthorn and plant native species to restore habitat in the University of Waterloo Environmental Reserve.
World Water Day 2026: Key takeaways from this year
World Water Day is an international celebration of water. It is coordinated by the United Nations and focuses on accelerating SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for all by 2030.
BioBlitz 2026 Recap: A week of discovering campus biodiversity
From September 21 to 25, students, staff, faculty, and community members came together for the fourth annual University of Waterloo BioBlitz.