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Photo for the news post: Earth Hour
March 24, 2021

Earth Hour

Earth Hour

Earth Hour - March 27th Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of people across the world join in raising awareness of the issues facing... More

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October 21, 2020

Fairtrade Campus Week – Webinar

Fairtrade Campus Week – Webinar

Fairtrade Campus Week Webinar: ‘Brewing up a Fair Deal for Farmers’ This hour long session, as part of Fairtrade Campus Week will enable the Carleton community to learn about Bridgehead... More

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September 10, 2020

Cycling the Capital Workshop

Cycling the Capital Workshop

Virtual Workshop - Sept 24th 12-1pm Sustainability Carleton and Envirocentre are offering a free virtual workshop to get the most of of cycling in the capital. Discover some of the... More

Photo for the news post: Cleaning the Capital – Cleanup Event
September 9, 2020

Cleaning the Capital – Cleanup Event

Cleaning the Capital – Cleanup Event

Cleaning the Capital - Sept 15th - Oct 15th Register now to join in with the Carleton community to clean up your neighbourhood, park or street. The GLAD cleaning the... More

Photo for the news post: Weekly Sustainability Tip: How to Reduce Food Waste at Home
August 19, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

Weekly Sustainability Tip: How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

Did you know? If global food loss and waste were a country, it would be the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. In Canada, nearly 60 per cent of... More

Photo for the news post: Carleton University wins Carbon 613 Emerging Excellence Award
August 7, 2020

Carleton University wins Carbon 613 Emerging Excellence Award

Carleton University wins Carbon 613 Emerging Excellence Award

Carleton University has been recognized by Carbon 613, Ottawa's Sustainable Business Network, for its sustainability programs and ongoing drive to reduce its carbon emissions. Having only been a member of... More

Photo for the news post: Weekly Sustainability Tip: 10 Ways to Connect With Nature
August 5, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: 10 Ways to Connect With Nature

Weekly Sustainability Tip: 10 Ways to Connect With Nature

Explore new ways to take time for nature in this weekly tip with help from members of the Carleton community. Building nature-mindfulness can cultivate healthy human-nature relationships as well as... More

Photo for the news post: Weekly Sustainability Tip: Zero Waste Snack Ideas
July 29, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Zero Waste Snack Ideas

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Zero Waste Snack Ideas

One of the biggest challenges for Plastic Free July is eliminating single-use plastic from food packaging. For this week's tip, we've compiled some ideas for zero waste, package-free snacks you... More

Photo for the news post: Carleton University joins the Plastic Free July Challenge
June 29, 2020

Carleton University joins the Plastic Free July Challenge

Carleton University joins the Plastic Free July Challenge

Carleton University takes on the Plastic Free July Challenge! Plastic Free July is a movement that challenges people to reduce using single-use plastics and to encourage sustainable habits every day.... More

Photo for the news post: Weekly Sustainability Tip: Bird Watching
June 16, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Bird Watching

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Bird Watching

"If you could see every bird in the world, you'd see the whole world."  - Jonathan Franzen, author Did you know? Birdwatching as a leisure activity has surged in popularity during the pandemic.... More

Photo for the news post: Bike Month Ontario: June 1-30
June 1, 2020

Bike Month Ontario: June 1-30

Bike Month Ontario: June 1-30

June is Bike Month Ontario! Carleton is proud to be a bike-friendly campus, supporting bicycle commuting to/from campus by expanding our bike lanes and offering several open bike racks throughout... More

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March 7, 2020

Launching Sustainability Month: March 2020

Launching Sustainability Month: March 2020

The month of March is Carleton’s annual celebration of sustainability awareness. Carleton University and CUSA will be hosting events throughout March that aim to inspire and create a culture of... More

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