Sustainability Office
Your hub for sustainability on the St. George campus.
Sustainability Week 2025 events
Join us for our second annual Sustainability Week on the St. George campus. Sustainability Week 2025 will take place from Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21.
The Sustainability Office offers sustainability-focused events across campus all week long. We have a wide variety of events for students, staff and faculty to participate in – there’s something for everyone!
These events aim 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.
Sustainability Week Kick-Off
Stop by our booth on the second floor of Robarts Library to learn more about our Sustainability Week events and pick up some Sustainability Office swag!
When: Monday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Robarts Library, second floor
Registration not required
Geoexchange Tour
Are you curious about Canada’s largest urban geoexchange system hidden beneath Front Campus? Join us for a guided tour to explore how this innovative system works and discover the sustainability features of our revitalized Front Campus.
The tour will be led by Scott Hendershot, senior manager of the Sustainability Office.
When: Tuesday, March 18, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: King’s College Circle
Repair Café Toronto @ U of T
Do you have a small household item that needs fixing or a hole in your favourite shirt that needs mending? Bring your small appliances, computers, electronics, clothing, jewellery and more to the Repair Café and we’ll do our best to help you fix it, for free!
When: Tuesday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Medical Sciences Building, David C. Naylor Commons
Registration not required
Carbon Reduction Fund: Office Hours (Virtual)
Our Carbon Reduction Fund supports GHG emissions reduction projects across all three campuses. Do you have an idea that would help lower carbon emissions on campus? We want to hear from you! Join our virtual office hours to connect with the Carbon Reduction Fund Project Manager, ask questions and discover how your idea can make an impact.
When: Tuesday, March 18, 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Virtual Teams meeting
Registration not required
Free Store Pop-Up at Robarts Library
Have you visited our Free Store? Check out our pop-up store at Robarts Library to shop some of our favourite second-hand clothing pieces, housewares, books and stationery—all free!
When: Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Robarts Library, second floor
Registration not required
Clothing Swap Pop-up Lockers
This is a unique opportunity for students to interact with fashion on campus in a circular and sustainable way. Whether you just want to browse the locker or donate something of your own, the locker is a hub for students on campus to engage with!
This event is hosted by the School of the Environment.
When: Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: New College Residence, lockers
Carbon Reduction Fund: Office Hours (In Person)
Our Carbon Reduction Fund supports GHG emissions reduction projects across all three campuses. Do you have an idea that would help lower carbon emissions on campus? We want to hear from you! Join our virtual office hours to connect with the Carbon Reduction Fund Project Manager, ask questions and discover how your idea can make an impact.
When: Thursday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, lobby
Registration not required
Geoexchange Tour
Are you curious about Canada’s largest urban geoexchange system hidden beneath Front Campus? Join us for a guided tour to explore how this innovative system works and discover the sustainability features of our revitalized Front Campus.
The tour will be led by Scott Hendershot, senior manager of the Sustainability Office.
When: Tuesday, March 20, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: King’s College Circle
World Water Day
Come by our booth and answer a water-related trivia question to win Sustainability Office swag.
When: Thursday, March 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Gerstein Science Information Centre in the Sigmund Samuel Library Building
Registration not required
Clothing Swap Pop-up Lockers
This is a unique opportunity for students to interact with fashion on campus in a circular and sustainable way. Whether you just want to browse the locker or donate something of your own, the locker is a hub for students on campus to engage with!
This event is hosted by the School of the Environment.
When: Friday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sidney Smith Hall, Arts & Science Student Union basement lockers
World Water Day Event
Join in on a water prayer by an Indigenous elder and watch a screening of The Last Glaciers. Snacks and coffee will be provided. This event is hosted by Water Speaks, the Department of Geography & Planning, the School of the Environment and CECCS.
When: Friday, March 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Sidney Smith Hall, room 2127
