Information session

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.

Would you like to learn more about how we're managing our waste at the University of Waterloo? The University has committed to becoming a zero waste campus by 2035, and has undertaken some big changes to support waste management efforts for the campus community. 

Join Plant Operations and Waste Connections of Canada for their upcoming Lunch & Learn for more information on:

Waterloo is proud to announce that the campus has received the Fair Trade Campus designation. Join us for a launch event to celebrate the designation, sample Fairtrade certified products, and learn more about fair trade!

With a large population travelling to and from campus every day, enabling a variety of transportation options is critical for reducing environmental impacts and creating an inclusive and sustainable campus community.

Do you want to start biking, but a little afraid you'll get stranded by a loose chain or popped tire? Fear not!

As part of Bike Month, the Sustainability Office is bringing King Street Cycles to campus for a tutorial on basic bike repairs so you can feel confident riding your bike!

Want to learn more about the wonderful world of pollinators? Join the Sustainability Office for the first talk of their Brown Bag Lunch & Learn series! From bumble bees to butterflies, you’ll get to know some of our 400+ species of native bees, learn what gives us chocolate (hint: it's not bees), and discover easy things you can do to help #savethepollinators.

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!

WATERLOO has been chosen by Student Energy and Cityhive as one of the communities representing youth in this dialogue, so we're inviting YOU to come raise YOUR voice at EnerLOO!

Have a flair for cooking?  Want to know how to fry up flavourful treats using local eats?  Stop by the Locally Grown Cooking Show for hands-on cooking demos, nutrition/shopping tips, and free samples.

Do bottles thrown in the wrong bin make you itch? Are you always encouraging co-workers to print double-sided? If so, join the Green Office consultation to ensure these and more sustainable changes will be implemented across campus.