Sustainability Action Fund announces fall 2023 recipients
The President's Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (PACES) is excited to provide funding for seven new campus sustainability projects in fall 2023 through the Sustainability Action Fund (SAF). Launched in 2017, SAF supports projects and initiatives that advance sustainability at Waterloo by connecting to our academic mission, improving operational practices, and/or fostering a culture of sustainability through campus engagement.
Fall 2023 projects:
Advancing Climate Teaching & Learning
This project will support the advancement of climate change teaching and learning through a climate pedagogy symposium, supplementary resources for faculty members, and a student-focused climate conference and workshop series. This project is led by the Waterloo Climate Institute.
Alternative Protein Project
This project will support educational events and tours, outreach activities, and a pilot course to increase awareness of the alternative protein industry and avenues for students to contribute, personally and professionally. This project is led by the Alternative Protein Project group.
Deionized Water System in DWE
This project will fund the upgrade of an old, inefficient deionized water (DI) system with a sustainable reverse osmosis system, providing steady and environmentally conscious DI water for undergrad teaching labs in DWE. This project is led by Chemical Engineering.
Expanding Electric Lawn Equipment
This project will fund the expansion of electric lawn equipment in the Grounds fleet, reducing emissions and noise pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment. This project is led by Grounds.
Expanding EV3 Outdoor Gathering Space
This project will support the installation of an outdoor gathering space on main campus, across from the Environment 3 building and adjacent to Laurel Creek. This project is led by faculty in Geography and Environmental Management.
Food Garden Pilot
This project will support local food systems through the installation of 10 food garden plots on main campus, which will be available to rent by students, staff, or faculty members for the annual growing season. This project is led by the Sustainability Office.
Menstrual Equity Project
This project will fund menstrual equity on campus by providing sustainable, reusable menstrual products in place of disposable options, significantly reducing waste sent to landfill and providing an accessible and equitable alternative to campus community members. This project is led by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.
Since 2017, SAF has distributed over $800,000 in funding to more than 60 projects across campus. To learn more about the funding criteria, application details, and upcoming funding rounds, please visit the Sustainability Action Fund webpage.
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