Sustainable TRU

Sustainability is one of our core values

We strive for energy efficiency, seek to engage the TRU community with sustainability events, and encourage involvement in sustainability projects. We are proud to have earned the highest overall score in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) report.

The Sweater Dance

On Friday, Feb. 5, the TRU Sustainability Office invites you to join The Sweater Dance — a virtual living-room dance party to raise awareness about climate change.
Update on Bike Sharing

The TRU Bike Share program is being revamped for spring 2021. In the meantime, you can try out a variety of bikes for free — including electric bikes! — during Try a Ride sessions in front of Old Main on Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. Also, get information on bikes and purchase incentives. COVID-19 safety measures are in place so bring a mask in case it’s required. All participants must sign a waiver.
Working from Home

Check out our PDF for tips on how to conserve energy while working from home. Did you know that as long as a device is plugged in, it uses energy — even if it's turned off?
Apply for a grant

Sustainability Research Grants for faculty and students, and regular Sustainability Grants

Campus Strategic Sustainability Plan 2020-2025

Highlights

Plan for a carbon neutral and net-zero energy campus.
Eliminate single-use items, including plastics.
Integrate sustainable purchasing throughout campus operations.
Conserve potable water.
Advance sustainability performance of the campus built environment.
Champion sustainability beyond the TRU campus for global impact.

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Show leadership, earn a credential

The Leadership in Environmental Sustainability certificate is documented evidence of your knowledge, skills, awareness and attitudes as a sustainable-minded citizen.

How to become a leader

Sustainability News

Industrial Training and Technology Centre strikes LEED Gold

Another Gold-certified building by the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada Rating System brings TRU that much closer to achieving carbon-neutral status.

Environment and COVID-19: The good, bad and correctable

James Gordon, TRU’s Zero Waste and Environmental Programs Coordinator, shares some small changes you can make to counterbalance some of the unfortunate, but necessary environmental offenses that come with COVID-19.

Green is cool: TRU stands out for sustainability

TRU has been ranked as North America’s third Coolest School by the Sierra Club, and made the Princeton Review’s 2021 Green Honour Roll.

More sustainability news

How we became super STARS

STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities around the world to measure their sustainability performance. In May 2018, TRU received a platinum rating — the highest ever achievement by any institution.