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Monday, October 18, 2021 - Sunday, October 24, 2021 (all day)

Waste Week 2021: Rethinking Waste

Did you know that waste contributes to climate change? The decomposition of organics, packaging and other garbage in landfills produces a significant amount of methane, which is a greenhouse gas 28 times for potent than carbon dioxide. Additionally, non-organic material and the production of resources is a significant source of emissions which end up as waste.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Eco Summit 2021: Youth Leading the Way for Climate Action


Join the Sustainability Office for our eighth-annual Eco Summit! While this year looks very different on campus and across our communities, Eco Summit 2021 provides an opportunity to come together as a campus to reflect on our sustainability progress and new opportunities for the year ahead.

Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Youth In Action: Opportunities in Sustainability

The Sustainability Office invites every student in Ontario to the Youth In Action Event: Opportunities in Sustainability!

Students across Ontario are welcome to join a networking and storytelling event that highlight youth action in sustainability and showcase various career and volunteer opportunities to join. Participating Universities and Colleges include the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and University of Guelph Humber. Featured organizations include: Apathy is Boring, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Youth Challenge International, ReImagine 17, and more!

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Hope & Climate Change: A conversation with Katharine Hayhoe

The science on climate change is clear – urgent action is required to deal with the increasing risks of a warming planet. So, what can we do? On April 27, join Professor Sarah Burch as she speaks with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who The New York Times called “one of the nation's most effective communicators on climate change.” They’ll discuss strategies for scaling up individual and collective climate action, and how to navigate difficult conversations about our changing planet. They’ll also address your most pressing questions and weigh in on what we’re all wondering – is there hope? 

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Open house for Sustainable Land Care Standard (SLC)

In partnership with Grounds Services, the Sustainability Office invites you to share your feedback on a proposed Sustainable Land Care Standard for the campus. This is one of three in-person open houses where all members of the University community are encouraged to provide their input.

The open houses will display relevant information about the development of the Sustainable Land Care Standard and provide an opportunity for thoughts and comments.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Open house for Sustainable Land Care Standard (DC)

In partnership with Grounds Services, the Sustainability Office invites you to share your feedback on a proposed Sustainable Land Care Standard for the campus. This is one of three in-person open houses where all members of the University community are encouraged to provide their input.

The open houses will display relevant information about the development of the Sustainable Land Care Standard and provide an opportunity for thoughts and comments.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Open house for Sustainable Land Care Standard (AHS)

In partnership with Grounds Services, the Sustainability Office invites you to share your feedback on a proposed Sustainable Land Care Standard for the campus. This is one of three in-person open houses where all members of the University community are encouraged to provide their input.

Thursday, September 29, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Virtual consultation for Sustainable Land Care Standard

In partnership with Grounds Services, the Sustainability Office invites you to share your feedback on a proposed Sustainable Land Care Standard for the campus. This is a virtual consultation session for members of the community who are not able to attend the open houses in person.