Sustainability
The Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability's mission is to develop and support sustainability initiatives, apply best practices during infrastructure planning, and create a sustainability culture for the university's faculty, staff and students.
To get involved and learn more, join our Sustainability Champions Team.
On-campus Initiatives
Sustainable Transportation
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Guide to Going Green
Pollinator Project
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Sustainability initiatives at the university
We focus on strengthening green initiatives on campus and in the community through active student, staff and faculty engagement.
Geothermal energy storage system
Our university is home to one of Canada's largest geothermal systems! There are 370 bore holes hidden beneath Polonsky Commons to provide heating and cooling to the north Oshawa campus location's buildings.
Sustainability news
All newsOctober 28, 2024
Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech showcases national leadership in hydrogen energy innovation
October 25, 2024
Ontario Tech claims No. 1 spot for reputation in the new Maclean’s University Rankings
October 9, 2024
Ontario Tech recognized again as a post-secondary leader in environmental responsibility
October 4, 2024
Ontario Tech University exploring academic opportunities to support the rail industry’s need for skilled talent