Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Waterloo Sustainability Project (UWSP) strives to increase environmental awareness, leadership, and the involvement of students in the community, thus aiming to broaden the environmental network of UW students, faculty, and administration.

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1. Is there composting on campus?

Click here to check out a document on composting!

2. What can I recycle on campus?

The University of Waterloo has the same regulations for recycling as the Region of Waterloo.
Did you know that you can recycle... aluminum foil and trays? juice boxes?
Check out 'What you can recycle' on page 2 of this brochure.

3. Why is UWSP a bottled water free zone?

There are huge social, economic and environmental costs associated with the bottled water industry. Click here to check out the FAQ sheet prepared by the Polaris Institute.

4. What has been done about disposable cups on campus?

Click here to read about the history of reusable mug efforts at UW.

5. What commitments to sustainability have been made by senior administration at the University of Waterloo?

President Johnson, together with the Council of Ontario Universities, signed a pledge in November 2009 entitled Ontario Universities: Committed to a Greener World.