Weekly Sustainability Tips

July 29, 2020

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

July 20, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Re-think waste – upcycle!

Did you know? Upcycling is the transformation of turning waste materials or unwanted products into new products of higher quality than the original products. The term upcycling is relatively new,... More

July 7, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Going Plastic-Free – A Guide for Beginners

What is Plastic-Free July? Plastic Free July’s goal is to challenge people to reduce our single-use plastics and to encourage sustainable habits every day. Plastic Free July is a personal... More

June 30, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: How to Have a Zero-Waste Event

Plastic Free July kicks off July 1st on Canada Day. Large events such as Canada Day is one of our largest waste generating days of the year as we often... More

June 29, 2020

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

June 16, 2020

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

June 9, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: 10 Actions to Reduce Ocean Pollution

Earlier this week was World Oceans Day, a global day of celebrating the ocean and reflecting the ways we can protect it. We are all connected to the ocean in... More

June 5, 2020

World Environment Day

On this World Environment Day, we bring to light the importance of environmental justice. In order to have a sustainable future for all, we need solidarity and unity for an... More

June 1, 2020

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

May 25, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Minimalist May – Sustainable Minimalist Checklist

Did you know? Living a minimalist lifestyle is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. When you decide to live minimally, you lessen your environmental impact by using fewer... More

May 25, 2020

Time for Nature Photo Contest

Calling all photographers and nature lovers! For the month of June, we will be spotlighting the Carleton community’s nature-based activities to celebrate Environment Day (June 5) and we would like... More

May 19, 2020

Weekly Sustainability Tip: Minimalist May – Mindful Decluttering

If you’re spring cleaning your house during the time of quarantine, it might be a good idea to declutter your life, from clothes to books, to the junk that is... More