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
Seedling Swap
It's officially growing season! From May 15-16, the Sustainability Office will be hosting a seedling swap to engage the campus community on gardening, food security, and local food systems.
Repair Workshop
Do you have any electronic appliances, kitchenware, clothing, or jewelry in need of repair?
4RepairKW is hosting a free repair workshop for the campus community. A band of repairers will be available to fix electrical items, sew or mend clothes, and sharpen knives and scissors, among other things!
Bike Fair 2024
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.
News
Cleaning-up campus for Earth Day
On Earth Day, the Sustainability Office held its annual Campus Clean-up. Over 120 employees and students attended, collecting nearly 50 bags of litter.
Building sustainable habits in residence
Another successful year of the Green Residence program - what our ambassadors did during the fall 2023 and winter 2024 terms.
Supporting a bird-friendly campus
The University of Waterloo is piloting Feather Friendly® window decals on the SLC/MC bridge to protect birds.