Join us for the 6th annual UTM Sustainability Week! Sustainability Week will be held this year from Monday March 17th to Friday March 21st, 2025, in partnership with UTMSU, the UTM Sustainability Office, and the MScSM Student Executive Council (MSEC).
Monday, March 17th
UTM Sustainability Office Information Session:
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: KN L1220
Mindful Monday's: Fashion with a Purpose
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Wellness Den (DV 2207)
Join us for a hands-on, sustainability focused workshop where students will explore the art of hand-sewing using fabric. This beginner-friendly session will focus on learning basic stitches, equipping participants with the foundational skills needed to repair, repurpose, and upcycle their own clothing. No prior sewing experience is required, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Sustainability Careers Event
To register for any of the Sustainability Careers Events below, please fill out the form here!
ECO Canada Presentation
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Student Services Hub (DV2220)
Careers in Sustainability
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Student Services Hub (DV2223)
Alumni in Sustainability Panel
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Student Services Hub (DV2220)
Entrepreneurs in Sustainability
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: DV 3130
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on March 17th from 4:00-6:00 PM, where we explore the intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship. This event will bring together innovative entrepreneurs and industry leaders to discuss how businesses can drive positive environmental and social impact while remaining financially viable. The session will feature a 30-minute panel discussion, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A, and will conclude with an open networking session where attendees can connect with panelists and like-minded individuals. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the future of business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Register for the Entrepreneurs in Sustainability Panel here
Tuesday, March 18th
MScSM Internship Posters
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: CCIT Atrium and Link
Join the UTM Master of Science and Sustainability Management Students to learn about their internships through a poster drop-in. Light refreshments will be available!
No Registration is required for this drop-in event!
Emotional Pathways ARTivism
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm AND 2:00-4:00pm
Location: KN 2213
Interested in making your mark on sustainable action? Through art and storytelling, learn to utilize your passion to promote empathy for the causes that matter to you. Here's your chance to get started.
Light refreshments will be served.
Register Here!
Global Sustainable Foods: The Outdoor Living Room - A Popup Experience
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: CCT Link
Step into a creative, eco-friendly space where you can:
🌱 Get Crafty & Planty – Dive into sustainable arts and crafts & planting workshops
🥕 Food for Thought – Explore local food security solutions and practical at-home food waste strategies.
🪴 Relax & Unwind – Lounge in our cozy planting areas and connect with others who care about the planet.
Whether you’re here to create, learn, or simply chill, The Outdoor Living Room is your space to contemplate Food security —right on campus.
Drop-by anytime!
MScSM Presents: Sustainable Buildings Canada Guest Lecture
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: KN L1220
Brynn Nheiley is the Executive Director of Sustainable Buildings Canada, known for her strategic leadership in building sustainable, socially responsible communities. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation & Mobility for the City of Burlington, driving policies for urban development and mobility solutions. Her career in both public and private sectors spans urban and rural planning, climate change mitigation, and sustainability. Brynn holds a Bachelor’s in Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master’s in Planning from Dalhousie University. Her background in architecture and urban planning informs her holistic approach to the built environment, fostering projects that benefit both human health and natural systems. At SBC, Brynn is dedicated to advancing collaboration and real-world solutions in sustainable development, inspiring a community of leaders and learners in the field.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Light refreshments will be served
Regenesis Presents: Build Your Own Terrarium
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Student Centre Presentation Room
Let's create a mini eco-system together and add some green to your space!
Sustainability Ambassadors Present: Bag Repair Station
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Location: IB Atrium
Does your bag or backpack have holes, rips, or tears? Come by our tabling event and repair it with us!
Carbon Reduction Fund Office Hours
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Virtual
The Sustainability Office’s Carbon Reduction Fund supports GHG emissions reduction projects across all three campuses. Have an idea to help lower carbon emissions on campus? We want to hear from you! Join our virtual office hours to connect with the Carbon Reduction Fund Project Manager, ask questions, and discover how your idea can make an impact.
Wednesday, March 19th
Fairtrade Market!
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: MN Grand Hall
You can expect to see some local & national brands showcasing their products, telling their stories, and celebrating all the good that comes with Fair Trade and sustainable practices!
Bring your wallets & appetites - this year we're going to have a wide variety of products at the market, from food & flowers to jewelry, soaps, candles, cookbooks, bedsheets, socks, hair accessories, bath towels, clothing & more - we'll have plenty of Fair Trade items available to see, touch, try, taste, and buy, as well as people ready and willing to share their cool brands and unique stories around how they're working to change the world.
The Career Centre Presents: Paws and Unwind - Climate Anxiety
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Student Services Hub (Davis)
Join the Sustainability Office and IMI's Sustainability Hub as we connect about climate with the UTM Career Centre featuring therapy dog Dino!
Campus Sustainability Tours
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Meet at link to NSB from Davis
The Sustainability Office invites students, staff, and faculty to join us on a 1-hour walking tour of our newest building, the New Science Building (NSB).
NSB is another step forward in the University of Toronto's ambitious long-term commitment to reduce its overall carbon footprint and achieve a climate-positive campus. Despite the high energy demands of a laboratory-intense building, the new science building has an extremely low carbon footprint. This has been achieved through a number of best-in-class sustainable energy systems in the new facility.
Clotho Studio Presents: Sustainability In Fashion
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: KN 2213
Join us for a hands-on workshop in Sustainable Fashion with Clotho, where we’ll delve into the art of slow fashion and uncover why every garment’s story truly matters. Explore tangible ways to reduce waste, insist on ethical production, and breathe new life into old pieces. Also, get a chance to design a custom hand-block-printed tote to take home. Because we believe mindful consumption can spark real change within fashion, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
Movie Night with the Sustainability Ambassadors: The Lorax!
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: KN 132
Grab your popcorn and get ready for a night of laughs, lessons, and Truffula trees! Join us for a Sustainability Movie Night featuring The Lorax—a colorful, wacky, and surprisingly real take on what happens when we forget to care for our planet. Whether you’re a longtime eco-warrior or just here for the snacks, come hang out, enjoy the movie, and maybe even get inspired to speak for the trees! 🌳✨
Thursday, March 20th
MSEC Presents: UTM Sustainability Fair
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm
Location: CCIT Atrium/Link
Campus Sustainability Tours
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Meet at link to NSB from Davis
The Sustainability Office invites students, staff, and faculty to join us on a 1-hour walking tour of our newest building, the New Science Building (NSB).
NSB is another step forward in the University of Toronto's ambitious long-term commitment to reduce its overall carbon footprint and achieve a climate-positive campus. Despite the high energy demands of a laboratory-intense building, the new science building has an extremely low carbon footprint. This has been achieved through a number of best-in-class sustainable energy systems in the new facility.
Regenesis Food and Free Market
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Student Centre
Join Regenesis Food Market and Freestore who will be providing a drop-in fresh and affordable no-profit market as well as FREE thrifting!
No Registration is required for this drop-in event!
UofT Mapping and UTMSU Sustainability Scavenger Hunt
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Student Centre Presentation Room
The UofT Mapping Club is teaming up with UTMSU Sustainability for an exciting event to create a sustainability map of our campus highlighting key sustainability points such as bike racks, EV charging stations, and battery recycling locations. This is a great way to contribute to campus sustainability, learn about mapping, and have fun with fellow students!
Friday, March 21st
UTMSU Root and Renew @ Hart House Farm
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Student Centre & Hart House Farm
Come and take a getaway at Hart House Farm with UTMSU Sustainability as part of Sustainability Week and a day full of fun activities and immersing yourself with the beautiful scenery at Hart House Farm. Open to all UofT students (however, buses will depart to and from the UTM campus only)
