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
Free Store Pop-Up
Do you need cooking utensils? Mugs? Plates? Appliances? The next Free Store will be kitchen themed! Come to SLC Marketplace to claim free kitchenware!
UW Farm Market
The UW Farm Market made a commitment to bring a local market to the campus. The UW Farm Market is open to all students, staff, faculty and to the public. It follows other local initiatives like Foodlink Waterloo Region which promotes food localism.
Sustainability in Curriculum Community of Practice
The Sustainability Office is excited to announce the kickoff of the Sustainability in Curriculum Community of Practice. Come out to meet faculty from around the University who are interested in deepening the integration of sustainability across their courses and programs.
News
Supporting Native Pollinators
During the spring 2024 term, the Sustainability Office has continued to support local pollinators.
GRT wants to hear from you
As GRT starts to plan for 2025-2030, they are asking for feedback from the Waterloo Region.
Celebrating our biggest Bike Fair yet
On Thursday, June 20, the Sustainability Office held the 2024 Bike Fair in the Peter Russell Rock Garden.