Events

We hope you have had the chance to read through the 2014 Environmental Sustainability Report.  The University of Waterloo's sustainability coordinator is hosting an open house to chat about your questions, comments, and feedback.

At this meeting, attendees will reflect on the newly developed 2014 Sustainability Report to begin developing impact-focused initiatives and objectives related to sustainability in Waterloo's learning and research.  

At this meeting, attendees will reflect on the newly developed 2014 Sustainability Report to begin developing impact-focused initiatives and objectives for how we engage the campus on sustainability.  

Sustainable Waterloo Region is hosting David Paterson, Vice President Corporate and Environmental Affairs from General Motors Canada, for a discussion of how General Motors prioritizes environmental sustainability in in their facility operations. David also provide insight about how sustainability is impacting their business model.

It's Carpool Month!  The winter may be dreary, but you can revitalize your commute by carpooling throughout February.  Complete the weekly challenges to be entered into fun prize draws through Travelwise.

The Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy invites you to attend Energy Day 2016 featuring an enlightening day of energy research presentations, poster displays, networking opportunities, interesting discussions with researchers, AND a video contest to win prizes!

Canada is increasingly pressured to respond to climate change and extreme weather events. This discussion will explore current policies and procedures, and panelists will share why we need to bring a new audience into the discussion -- specifically, the capital markets. 

Join REEP Green Solutions and the University of Waterloo Sustainability Coordinator for a fun lunch-time conversation on energy savings at home and at school.  

Join Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) for an evening of networking and celebration of the local sustainability movement.  Join over 400 community, business, and government leaders in the largest sustainability-focused event in Waterloo Region.

Central Stores will be offering a one month (M-F) departmental e-waste and surplus pickup initiative through April and May.  Working with administration, departments with selected university owned e-waste and surplus, should email Sean Kimpinski at skimpinski@uwaterloo.ca  to be placed on a pickup list.  In the email please list the items being picked up and the locations, so that a pickup date and time can be scheduled.