MEALCARE

We are partnering with the U of T chapter of MealCare; a student-run program that helps redirect surplus food to those in need.

UTSU FOOD BANK

We donate to the UTSU Food Bank which is open to all University of Toronto students in need of food. This service provides support to single students and students with families.

STARS

We are currently working with the Sustainability Office to apply for STARS accreditation.

CAMPUS AS A LIVING LAB OF SUSTAINABILITY

Living Lab is a university initiative that creates partnerships between multiple stakeholders, aiming to tackle real-world sustainability challenges.

We collaborated with 4th year students within The UofT campus as a Living Lab of Sustainability course to prepare a framework towards a Sustainable Food Policy document.

Our commitment to sustainability includes the Eco2Go reusable food container program to reduce single use plastics. To encourage use of the program, we’ve provided one container free of charge to every student resident of Chestnut Residence, New College, and CampusOne.

Containers are available to everyone on campus for only $8—visit the dining hall at Chestnut Residence, New College, or CampusOne to participate in the program.

In 2011, the University of Toronto made a commitment in support of accessible public drinking water. Specific initiatives in aid of this commitment included:

• Limiting the sale and distribution of bottled water, except at special events, including especially outdoor events, where bottled water is the only source of hydration
• Installing and/or upgrading public water sources
• Ensuring that design standards for new buildings and major renovations include public water sources
• Eliminating the use of bottled water by academic and administrative departments for meetings and events, on a voluntary basis
• Investing in and supporting education and outreach activities