Sustainability on campus - University of Toronto Magazine

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St. George Campus Plans to Cut Carbon Emissions in Half by 2027

Groundbreaking plan comes on the heels of U of T’s number-one sustainability ranking Read More

Building engineer Gurtaj Bajwa is writing on a small notepad in a room with large white pipes running parallel to the walls and ceilings, housing the geothermal system at U of T Scarborough's Instruction Centre

Clean Machine

Geothermal systems like this one will help U of T Mississauga meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by mid-century Read More

First-year student Reva Birla, in a black shirt, mauve hoodie and ripped blue jeans, is sitting on the side of her bed next to a large, black suitcase and looking out the window of her dorm room.

Living in Harmony

For Reva Birla, a cozy new home. For U of T Scarborough, a student residence that meets one of the most energy-efficient design standards in the world Read More

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Green All Over

These four new U of T buildings will reach the highest levels of sustainability Read More

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Toward a Sustainable Future

Climate change will profoundly affect the world for centuries to come, which is why U of T is taking decisive action Read More

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Clearing the Air

U of T wants to drastically cut carbon emissions by 2050. It’s enlisting on-campus ingenuity for help Read More

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U of T’s Path to a Low-Carbon Future Begins Deep Below King’s College Circle

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Green Ideas Are Sprouting at All Three Campuses

U of T has set aggressive targets for becoming more sustainable, and is enlisting faculty and students for help Read More

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U of T’s Ambitious Green Strategy

By reducing energy use in its new campus buildings, the university is helping the city meet its own ambitious climate-change goals Read More

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Double Value in Being Green

Energy savings on all three campuses are good for the climate, but also leave more money for academic programs Read More

Power Down

Conserving energy on the St. George campus Read More

Blue & White & Green All Over

Solar panels at the Athletic Centre, composting in residence, farming on St. George. What next? A back campus wind turbine? Read More

The Sustainable Chef

Jaco Lokker brings local flavour to student menus Read More

Fresh Obsessed

U of T to bring local farmers' produce to campus Read More

Forest Friendly

U of T Magazine goes green Read More

U of T Aims to Meet Kyoto Targets

Sustainability Office will spearhead greenhouse gas reduction plan Read More

Class Structures: Erindale Hall, UTM

Bringing the outside in Read More