collaboration

Sustainability un-University is fueled by the belief that the expertise and resources required to meet carbon reduction goals already exist within our community; the gap that we see results from an inability to connect knowledge seekers with knowledge holders in a way that facilitates meaningful learning. This project fills this gap with an affordable, convenient, simple, learner-oriented online platform that empowers teachers and students. It blends the rigour of the ivory tower with DIY entrepreneurialism, while acting as a springboard for discussion, advocacy, and innovation.

The Race to Reduce smart energy office challenge is an innovative project that challenges the Toronto region’s office building landlords and tenants to publicly commit to work together to collectively reduce energy use by at least 10 per cent over four years.  This friendly corporate challenge is unique in that it encourages measureable energy reductions through the collaborative efforts of those that are often seen as competitors, and provides the platform and tools to do so.THE ISSUE:Office buildings account for nearly 20 per cent of greenhouse g

The purpose of the Inter-School Conservation Quantification Collaboration effort is to empower Grade 8 students and teachers to understand the direct impact that their actions to reduce energy consumption will have.