Archives: Sustainability

Monday, July 18, 2022

Temporary Road Closure for Pedestrian Bridge Installation

The City of Ottawa has notified Carleton University that it is installing the pedestrian bridge over the Rideau River to Vincent Massey Park during the July 22 weekend. Due to the scope of this work and to ensure the utmost safety measures are in place, please note the following: Campus Avenue will be closed from... More

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Pedestrian Pathway Closures Under the O-Train Tracks

As part of the City of Ottawa’s work to expand the O-Train, the pedestrian pathways running under the train tracks will be closed until fall 2020. Beginning Wednesday, July 29th the underpass leading between Robertson Hall and Richcraft Hall will be closed with detour signage in place to direct pedestrians across University Dr. using... More

Friday, September 13, 2019

Commute Ontario

Commute Ontario has launched! Carleton University has teamed up with Commute Ontario to offer faculty, staff and students with commuting programs that focus on healthy, active and sustainable transportation modes (i.e. walking, cycling, carpooling & taking transit). In addition, campaigns are offered throughout the year through which faculty,... More

Monday, May 6, 2019

Bike to Work Month – May 2019

Bike to Work Month May is Bike to work month in the capital and the Carleton community is being asked to think about if they could commute to work by bike. To enable this we are hosting two events; a free commuter cycling workshop (May 16th) and free bike tune-ups (May 22nd). All month... More

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Earth Hour 2018

Earth Hour 2018 Saturday, March 24th 8.30-9.30 For one hour, on Saturday March 24th, the Carleton Community is being asked to turn the lights out. This is part of a global statement of concern over climate change and a commitment to finding solutions to environmental issues. While we can all individually contribute by turning... More

Friday, January 5, 2018

Campus Lighting Renewal Project Update

The $1.6 million project to replace all existing exterior lights and lighting in the tunnel system with more efficient and brighter LED lights is continuing. During the week of Jan. 8, crews will be completing work in the Robertson Hall parking garage (P9), around the residence precinct and replacing the street lighting from Richcraft... More

Friday, October 13, 2017

Carleton welcomes VeloGO bike share to campus.

Carleton Sustainability has partnered with VeloGO Bike Share to bring to the Carleton community a healthy, fun and affordable way to get around our campus and the Ottawa-Gatineau area. The pilot program which has seen the introduction of VeloGO bikes and bike hubs across campus, is available to all students, faculty and staff. You... More

Friday, August 19, 2016

Eco Reps tour WM waste facilities

Carleton's Eco Reps recently made their way out to the West Carleton Waste Management Environmental Centre. This location, once a busy open landfill site, is now a closed landfill site that currently accepts waste from Ottawa before heading south to a Moose Creek landfill. The site is also used as a waste transfer site,... More

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Eco Reps recognized for their green workplaces

Eco Reps at Carleton have been busy working towards achieving green workplace certification and implementing actions towards improving sustainability on campus. The Green Workplace Certification is designed to educate and encourage members of the Carleton community to adopt sustainable practices in their workplaces. Eco Reps have been sharing best... More

Monday, March 14, 2016

New recycling options for Carleton

As part of our ongoing commitment to waste reduction, Carleton has partnered with Electrobac to provide the community with small electronic waste and ink cartridge recycling options on campus. These waste bins are located at: Athletics Centre – opposite Tim Hortons University Centre – adjacent to entrance to Roosters Residence Commons –... More

Monday, March 14, 2016

Earth Hour 2016

Switch off for Earth Hour Carleton University is once again taking the Earth Hour challenge. Organized by WWF, Earth Hour is the largest symbolic mass event around the world, and involves simply turning off your lights for one hour at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016. We are asking for your support in... More

Monday, March 7, 2016

Fair Trade Campus program

In 2016, Carleton University hopes to gain Fair Trade Campus designation to showcase our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. This designation is granted to Colleges and Universities that prioritize the availability and visibility of Fair Trade products, and promote and embody Fair Trade values with their initiatives,... More

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