Global concern for achieving sustainability and protecting our environment is growing considerably. Dalhousie University recognizes the crucial role it has to play in providing leadership in this area.

Through this website, learn more about Dalhousie University's opportunities to inspire a new culture of sustainability.

Please join us on Facebook - Dalhousie University's Office of Sustainability, sign up for our Rethink! program, and check out our Rethink!  youtube video clips about 'A Day in the Life of the Dal Tiger' for inspirational ideas on how YOU can Rethink Dalhousie!

News

Making the Green Grade
October 14, 2009
Dalhousie's score improves in the 2009 College Sustainability Report Card.

Fostering a Bike Culture at Dalhousie
October 07, 2009
Dalhousie opened its Campus Bike Centre October 8th!

Tree Time
July 10, 2009
Check out this article focusing on the natural inventory taking place NOW at Dalhousie!

Putting it in writing
April 22, 2009
Dalhousie's Sustainability Statement and Policy

Destination Dalhousie- Travel Study
April 22, 2009
Check out this study on travel trends conducted by students in the Faculty of Management

Events

The TD $100,000 Go Green Challenge!
October 09, 2009 - January 15, 2010
The four winning teams each receive $25,000 for their green ideas and recognition as a future green leader within the community!

Dalhousie’s Sustainable Procurement Survey
November 10, 2009 - December 14, 2009
If you make purchases for Dalhousie, fill out this survey for a chance to win a MEC $50 certificate!

Love Letters to the Future
November 10, 2009 - December 13, 2009
5 weeks to collect a critical mass of letters to be showcased during the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December.

Dalhousie's Sustainable Procurement Train-the-Trainer Workshop
November 17, 2009 - November 27, 2009
The Office of Sustainability is offering its first workshop to train trainers who will teach their peers about sustainable procurement.

First Annual Atlantic Eco-Expo
November 21, 2009 - November 22, 2009
Come join us at the first annual Atlantic Eco-Expo!

Halifax Cycling Coalition 2nd Anniversary!
November 26, 2009 - November 26, 2009
Party and documentary film showing!

Stopping Global Warming and Relieving World Hunger; must we choose between them?
November 26, 2009 - November 26, 2009
The third lecture in the MacKay lecture series