There are many ways that you can take action on creating a greener and more equitable campus. Take a look at the list of sustainability events on campus.
Here are a few of our biggest events:
Activities and initiatives
Come participate in some of the sustainability related events on campus.
Bike to work month – May
Bike to Work Month is an opportunity for campus community members to bike to campus and show their support for sustainable transportation alternatives. This event is part of a greater initiative by the Ottawa EnviroCentre to promote cycling in the city.
Bottled water free campus
In 2010, the University of Ottawa became a bottled water free campus. We don’t sell bottled water on campus and bottled water is not served at our events.
Community gardens
There are over 50 community garden plots available on campus. Learn more about how you can get a hold of one.
Dump and Run
The Dump and Run is an activity designed to ensure that students moving out of residences don't send their stuff to landfill.
Earth Hour
Help reduce our carbon footprint on campus by doing something for Earth Hour.
Free Store
The Free Store is your one-stop shop that allows you to drop off stuff you don’t want anymore and pick-up things you do want for FREE.
Muggy Mornings
Muggy Mornings promotes waste reduction and environmental sustainability! We offer FREE fair trade coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to anyone who brings a reusable mug!
RecycleMania – February to April
RecycleMania is a friendly competition between colleges and universities to encourage and inform their campus communities on how to recycle, reduce waste, and rethink consumption habits.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
There’s never been a better time to come together to create your own impact in the world! Help build a better tomorrow by sharing your ideas and actions towards a sustainable future for our uOttawa campus, community and beyond!