Waterloo has recently been named in the top 3% of sustainable institutions as part of the QS Sustainability rankings.
The Sustainability Office is excited to announce the launch of its new Sustainability Leadership Certificate, which allows students to be recognized for their sustainability action on campus and in their community.
November 25, 2024 marked the Sustainability Office's annual Eco Summit, where the 2024 Sustainability Report was launched, green program awards were handed out, and students and staff shared how they contribute to a sustainable campus.
University of Waterloo received the Water Efficiency Excellence Award from the Region of Waterloo, in recognition of the water efficiency projects that have been implemented on campus.
During the spring 2024 term, the Sustainability Office has continued to support local pollinators.
As GRT starts to plan for 2025-2030, they are asking for feedback from the Waterloo Region.
On Thursday, June 20, the Sustainability Office held the 2024 Bike Fair in the Peter Russell Rock Garden.
From May 15-16, the Sustainability Office held its second annual Seedling Swap. Over 50 students, staff, and faculty swapped 200 seedlings!
In the month of May, the Sustainability Office held three tree planting events. Over 150 trees were planted by the Village 1 Healing Forest and around 100 trees were planted on North Campus, adding to tree planting efforts from 2023. Ten large trees were also planted at East Campus and UW Place, bringing more greenery to the urban interior of campus.
On Earth Day, the Sustainability Office held its annual Campus Clean-up. Over 120 employees and students attended, collecting nearly 50 bags of litter.