Are you moving out of an off-campus rental this year? This is a great opportunity for you to reduce your waste and help your community by upcycling unwanted items. Use the following tips from the City of Ottawa to help you on your green moving journey: For more tips on renting and moving, including frequently […]

Carleton University has once again achieved a gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), demonstrating sustained leadership and continued progress in campus sustainability. STARS is a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), and is a comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities that […]

Ontario has shifted toward a new province-wide recycling system where companies and the institutions that produce packaging and paper products are now responsible for managing and funding their recycling. If you’re a student living off campus, this won’t change how you set out your blue box, but it does mean a more consistent program across the province […]

Reimagine your campus! Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) invites all Carleton students to join the P9 Green Space Design Competition. Shape the future of a vibrant outdoor community hub that celebrates accessibility, sustainability and belonging. Submissions are due Friday, February 6, 2026. Visit the FMP website to learn more and register today.

Located on the first floor of Nideyinàn, the Reuse and Recycling Hub provides a convenient, central space for the Carleton community to responsibly dispose of and divert various common items from the landfill. The Hub is part of the university’s broader commitment to sustainability and circular practices, encouraging the reuse, recycling and proper management of […]

Sustainability Carleton is thrilled to announce they are partnering with local environmental organization EnviroCentre to establish a tiny forest at Carleton! Read on to learn more about this new addition to our campus green space. What is a Tiny Forest? A tiny forest is a small-scale, densely planted group of native plants, including trees and […]

Carleton University has been ranked in the 201-300 band globally in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess how institutions around the world are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This ranking reflects the university’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility across teaching, research and campus operations. With over 2,000 […]