Biology staff and students remove invasive buckthorn and plant native species to restore habitat in the University of Waterloo Environmental Reserve.
World Water Day is an international celebration of water. It is coordinated by the United Nations and focuses on accelerating SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for all by 2030.
From September 21 to 25, students, staff, faculty, and community members came together for the fourth annual University of Waterloo BioBlitz.
Over the past two years, the Climate Institute has had three projects funded by the Sustainability Action Fund. These projects focus on reducing climate anxiety and strengthening climate teaching and learning at the University of Waterloo.
Phantom power is energy used by devices even when they are turned off. A team at itsu has put together some tips and tricks for how to minimize phantom power and run a greener office.
The Sustainability Leadership Certificate is a co-curricular certificate offered by the University of Waterloo as a way to recognize and encourage students in their sustainability efforts. The certificate enhances resumes, provides opportunities for professional growth, and strengthens green skills.
This fall, 14 Green Residence Ambassadors helped make residence life a little greener across both north and south campus. Split between Village 1 (V1) and Claudette Millar Hall (CMH), ambassadors hosted interactive pop-ups focused on waste sorting, reuse, and sustainable living, engaging hundreds of students in hands-on activities right where they live.
Waterloo is thrilled to release its 2025 Environmental Sustainability Report. Prepared by the President's Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (PACES), this annual report presents progress toward the 27 objectives within Waterloo’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS).
November 26, 2025 marked the Sustainability Office's 12th annual Eco Summit, where the 2025 Sustainability Report was launched, green program awards were handed out, and students and staff shared how they contribute to a sustainable campus.
The Sustainability Action Fund has granted funding for seven new campus sustainability projects in fall 2025, with a mix of student, staff, and faculty-led projects. From workshops and app-based waste sorting to bird-friendly window decals and invasive species management, innovative ideas are driving campus sustainability forward at Waterloo.