Sustainability events
Join us for sustainability-focused events on the St. George campus to educate and encourage sustainable actions in different areas.
We hope to celebrate the various University of Toronto sustainability initiatives and build meaningful connections across campus as we continue to work together towards a more sustainable future.
Create a sustainable valentine
Drop-in craft session
Give your Valentine’s Day a creative, eco‑friendly twist! Stop by our drop‑in workshop to design your own sustainable Valentine’s cards.
We’ll provide:
- Sugar Sheet paper made from recycled sugar‑cane fibre (lower carbon footprint than standard paper)
- Upcycled magazines for collage-making
- Stamp‑carving materials to create your own custom designs
Make something meaningful, reduce waste and have fun getting hands‑on.
When: Wednesday, February 11, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Gerstein Science Information Centre in the Sigmund Samuel Library Building, lobby
Front Campus sustainability tour
Tour Canada’s largest urban geoexchange system and learn how the University of Toronto is transforming how we heat and cool our St. George campus. The tour will discuss the sustainability elements of Front Campus and the Landmark Project, including the electric vehicle infrastructure in the Landmark Parking Garage, bird-safe retrofits, tree and native species planting, and a walk through our geoexchange display, detailing the technology and giving attendees a peek into the mechanical room.
When: Thursday, February 19, 11 a.m.
Where: Front Campus