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
Free Store Drop-In
Getting ready for the new term? Find gently used kitchenware, school supplies, and household essentials while supporting sustainability and fellow students.
Buckthorn Pull
In honour of Earth Day, join the Sustainability Office for a buckthorn pull to help rid our campus of this highly invasive species and support campus naturalization efforts.
Green Office Lunch & Learn: Exploring Waterloo's Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Join the Sustainability Office for a virtual lunch & learn to explore Waterloo's updated Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
News
Waterloo promotes healthy, sustainable, affordable food during Nutrition Month
The Sustainability Office celebrated Nutrition Month in March to support healthy, sustainable, and affordable food options on campus, in partnership with Food Services and Campus Wellness.
Building green skills through the Sustainability Leadership Certificate
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.
Green Residence fall term impact
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.