Sustainability Office
Queen's UniversityHistory of Sustainability at Queen's
| For how long? | Practice |
|---|---|
| Always | Energy-conserving operations in buildings and infrastructure |
| Always | Re-use and renovate structures versus building newones |
| 1973 | Bus-It: A city bus pass for every student. Students vote every 3 years on this mandatory student fee. In 2009, 79% voted “yes” (35% voter turnout). The fee is $40-60/year per student. |
| 1975 | Tree planting: Project Green (Green Scheme) |
| 1980s | A systematic bike rack program, included in all new buildings and as budget allows. |
| 1993 |
A "Dark Sky" lighting scheme |
| 1995, revamped in 2002 |
Carpooling: Providing formal software to organize |
| Mid-1990s | Recycling |
| 2001 | Shuttle bus program for parking on West Campus with |
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2006
2009 |
E-waste safe collection and disposal E-waste collection expanded to include student waste |
| 2009 | Sustainable procurement practices, including the naming of a procurement officer |