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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.
Youth & Climate Action Panel
Join the Sustainability Office for the Youth & Climate Action Panel! One of our many wonderful events that focus on Youth Leading the Way for Climate Action for the 2021 Eco Summit!
Climate change is here, and it is young people who will face the worst impacts.
Speed Networking with Youth Climate Changemaker
Join the Sustainability Office for the Speed Networking Session with Youth Climate Changemakers!
Virtual Narwhal Plushie Workshop with Crafts4Charity
Hosted by Crafts 4 Charity, this workshop aims to teach participants how to make Sustainable Crafts from materials you can find in your home. The goal is to reduce your material foot print by reusing and repurposing items.
Sustainability Book Club: February
Are you an avid reader and interested in learning about various sustainability topics? Join our Sustainability Book Club, where we connect once per month over Microsoft Teams to discuss a new book related to sustainability.
The SDGs, The University & You
A better future for all is possible. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are an attempt to plot a course toward that better future. Countries, institutions, even individuals can contribute to these goals through policies, programs, initiatives, and everyday actions. And while these goals are arranged under 17 headings, there is a recognition that the best outcomes are achieved when we work together to address multiple interconnected goals. This week, the Sustainability Office will provide a snapshot of all 17 SDGs, showcasing the work that the University of Waterloo and individuals have done and can continue to do to support these goals.
Nature Wellness Workshop: Restoring your connection to nature
As we continue to face growing instances of extreme weather events and other climate-related emergencies around the world, it is common to experience feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or grief. The Sustainability Office and other departments on campus are keen to support the mental health and well-being of the University of Waterloo community.
Waste Sorting Game Challenge
The Sustainability Office and Plant Operations challenge you to put your waste skills to a test!
The University of Waterloo has standardized waste sorting on campus, making it easier than ever to find out where items can go. The Waste Sorting Game aims to train and enhance your knowledge on the campus waste sorting streams.
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!