Current students

It's back! June is Bike Month at the University of Waterloo, and with the warm weather finally here to stay, it's the perfect time to hop on your bike and participate in our month-long challenge! 

Join the Sustainability Office and other local organizations for Bike Lunch on Thursday, June 20th from 11am to 2pm at the Peter Russell Rock Garden.Bike Lunch is a campus-wide event to provide students and employees with the resources, tools and encouragement to bike to school or work. 

Central Stores has announced an e-waste initiative just in time for spring cleaning!

Join Sustainable Waterloo Region in celebrating the achievements of Waterloo Region’s organizations and communities that are creating a low carbon future. 

Admission to the event is complimentary but registration required to attend. light snack and a cash bar will be available.

4:45- 5:30 pm Registration and Networking 

5:30 - 6:45 pm On stage presentations 

Join the Sustainability Office from March 24 to April 22 for Earth Month 2018. All month our office will be hosting challenges, contests and public events! Come celebrate Earth Month with us and join the discussion on how to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

Take part in our Earth Month Photo Contest and share your sustainable photos with us! Go on a fun eco-adventure, make a trip to the market, or share a photo of yourself enjoying the outdoors. We're looking for any photos related to sustainability! Post your photo using #sustainableuwaterloo and follow us on that social media account to be entered in a draw to win some great prizes!

Prizes:

Disruptive innovations are quickly changing our daily lives, including how we shop, share, bank, commute, learn, access entertainment, and connect with others. Many of these, such as paperless banking or bike sharing, can help improve local and global sustainability.

Do you have ideas on how students can be more involved in campus sustainability? Are you passionate about making a difference on campus? Join UW Sustainability and WWF Canada to share your ideas on how students can contribute to campus sustainability. Students from all programs or levels of study are encouraged to attend!

The Sustainability Office is planning another Zero Waste Week during October 16th to October 20th. This event is aimed at building a culture of reducing and diverting waste throughout campus.

Climate change is the pre-eminent global issue of our time, yet many of us still struggle to find the right language, time and place to talk about it. Beyond Crisis is a 1-hour film that models a constructive dialogue on climate change, with over 50 diverse voices spread over 5 chapters.