Welcome to the Sustainability Office at the University of Waterloo, the central hub for sustainability action and information on campus. We work to integrate sustainability thinking and climate action into academics, operations, and engagement.
Sustainability issues like the climate crisis affect everyone, causing extreme weather, economic insecurity, and health and wellbeing impacts locally and globally – disproportionally so for marginalized and racialized people. The University of Waterloo community has an essential role to play in advancing a low-carbon, equitable, and resilient future. Not only does Waterloo have a large environmental footprint, it also has enormous potential to tap into the collective talent, skill, and innovative mindset of the campus community that will have ripple effects around the world.
From important individual actions to systems changes, we are working with leadership, staff, students, and faculty to build a more sustainable campus together.
Learn more about how you can join this journey, on campus and beyond:
Events
Green Office Lunch & Learn: Main Campus Walking Tour
Join the Sustainability Office for a walking tour of some popular green spaces on main campus, including the Arts Environment gardens, constructed wetland, and community food gardens.
Bike Fair 2026
Join the Sustainability Office for our annual Bike Fair as we bring together campus and community partners to share information and resources to support cycling and sustainable transportation.
Free Store Drop-In
Now that the term is in full swing, stop by for gently used kitchenware, school supplies, and household essentials. Donations are always welcome to help support other students and campus sustainability.
News
Impacts of the eco-mug program at the University of Waterloo
Food Services partnered with the Sustainability Action Fund (SAF) to promote the eco-mug program by offering free Fairtrade coffee or tea at all UW Food Services–operated cafés and eateries when customers used an eco-mug.
Green Ambassador Earth Day Picnic
Ambassadors from the Green Office and Green Labs programs joined us for a picnic to celebrate Earth Day!
Air quality monitoring on campus
Global Environmental Measurement and Monitoring (GEMM) has three Sustainability Action Fund projects which focus on improving air quality monitoring and reducing traffic and greenhouse gas emissions on campus. They also aim to demonstrate the need for increasing measurement and monitoring of environmental parameters at a local scale.