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.

Update on Bike Sharing

Cycling is a great way to get outside and exercise while maintaining distances. Keep in mind that while cycling everyone needs to be extra careful to not risk injury and further burden the health care system. Bikes are cleaned and sanitized after each use. They can be rented Mondays between noon and 2 p.m. on a weekly basis.
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?
Nominate an achiever

Nominate someone deserving for the TRU Environmental Sustainability Achievement Awards. There are two awards for students and one for faculty and staff.
Apply for a grant

A total of $100,000 is available in the annual TRU Sustainability Grant Fund. In addition, unused funds from previous years are available.

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

TRU, you’re so cool

Pledge to save energy by doing one of five things and help TRU become the coolest campus in BC.

TRU commits to ambitious five-year sustainability plan

TRU's new sustainability plan is ambitious and comprehensive, and will guide efforts for the next five years.

Sustainability for the holiday season

When it comes to the season of giving, how can we embed sustainable considerations into our festive traditions?

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.