Take Action
Sustainability initiatives at Toronto Metropolitan University have grown as a result of active engagement from diverse groups across campus. There are many ways to get involved in campus sustainability.
Sustainability Office initiatives
TMU’s Sustainability Office offers learning opportunities for students and employees on actions they can take on campus and beyond to contribute to a more sustainable future. We also provide leadership and professional development opportunities through internships and skills-based volunteering.
Volunteer with the Sustainability Office
TMU's Sustainability Office is seeking volunteers who are passionate about sustainability and interested in contributing to a more sustainable campus. Opportunities currently available are listed below.
Sustainability Ambassador Program
Sustainability Ambassadors lead and inspire students, faculty and staff with initiatives and campaigns to keep sustainability top of mind across the university. TMU students and employees who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability and good environmental stewardship can join the program and help steer our community toward a greener future.
Living Planet @ Campus Program
In partnership with WWF Canada, students can apply to participate in the Living Planet @ Campus Program which allows you to take meaningful actions to improve sustainability practices within their own lives and on campus. The program offers a number of opportunities including community clean-ups, hackathon competitions, and grant funding.
Join a sustainability-focused club or group
Ongoing efforts by students, faculty and staff fuel innovative contributions towards greater environmental sustainability at Toronto Metropolitan University and beyond. Read more about these exciting departments and groups you can get involved with below.
Student-led initiatives
- Corporate Social Responsibility Student Association (CSRSA): Committed to making the business world a better place, this Ted Rogers School of Management student group raises awareness and educates students about the benefits of corporate social responsibility.
- Enactus TMU: Guided by academic advisors and business experts, the student leaders of Enactus Canada create and implement community empowerment projects and business ventures in communities.
- Environment and Urban Sustainability Student Association (EUSSA): Help promote the interests of Environment and Urban Sustainability undergraduate students and advocate for sustainability and environmental stewardship on campus and within the community.
- The Good Food Centre (external link) : Volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining daily operations of this TMSU equity centre, which works to reduce the impacts of food insecurity for all TMU community members.
- Microbe Hub: Get hands-on experience with research, vermiculture composting and sustainable waste management with this student-led group working out of TMU’s Social Venture Zone.
- NutraRights (external link) : The objective of NutraRights is to actively participate for, and raise awareness about, domestic nutritional issues and the right to nutrition for all Canadians.
- Regenesis TMU: Regenesis empowers students to create and manage environmental initiatives and programming that provide free or low-cost services to the local community and leadership opportunities for students.
- Toronto Metropolitan Association of Planning Students (TMAPS) (external link) : TMAPS is a course union of elected representatives for undergraduate Urban and Regional planning students at TMU.
- Toronto Metropolitan University Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) (external link) : Help plan events, fundraise and engage the TMU campus with this student group that inspires individuals to develop solutions to issues affecting the developing world.
We welcome suggestions! If you think there is a sustainability student-led initiative missing from the list below, send us details of the group including name, description, and website link.