Sustainability Action Fund announces spring 2018 recipients
The President's Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (PACES) is excited to provide funding for three new campus sustainability projects in spring 2018 through the Sustainability Action Fund (SAF). Launched last year, the 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.
Spring 2018 projects:
Arts / ENV Garden Signage
This project will introduce signage to educate users on the unique naturalized and native species features of the Arts-Environment Gardens in between PAS, HH, and EV1. The gardens feature native and non-invasive species across seven themed plots, and the new signage will create interactive information to inform users of the space and about sustainable landscaping practices. This project is led by the Faculty of Arts and the Ecology Lab.
Library Waste Receptacles
This project supports the expansion of Waterloo's new universal waste standard into Library locations in Davis Centre and Dana Porter. As a major traffic area for students, the libraries offer a strong opportunity to support waste reduction efforts. This project is led by the Library.
Sustainability Guide
This project will fund the creation of a new Sustainability Guide to ensure all incoming students have the opportunity to receive information about sustainability as part of their orientation kits. All first-year students will receive postcards linking to the online Sustainability Guide, which lists programs, services, and tips to support sustainable living. This project is led by the Sustainability Office.
Over the past year, the SAF has distributed over $100,000 in funding to 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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