WAT's Sustainable?

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WAT's Sustainable, Waterloo? This is the official podcast of the University of Waterloo's Sustainability Office.

  1. 05/02/2022

    WAT Sustainable Episode 14: "WAT is Eco-Anxiety & Climate Grief?"

    WAT's Sustainable, Waterloo? Welcome to the official Sustainability's Office's official podcast: WAT's Sustainable? As we continue to face growing instances of extreme weather events and other climate-related emergencies around the world, it is common to experience feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or grief. We encourage you to listen to Episode 14 of our podcast series with guests, Alexandra Ho and Michelle Angkasa to learn more about this topic and how to handle these feelings we may have.  Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca. Download the transcript.

  2. 03/07/2022

    WAT’s Sustainable Episode 13: WAT is Shecycle?

    Curious about sustainable menstruation and products out there that can make menstruation safe and zero-waste? Check out our newest podcast with guests, Anna Wright and Abigail Loewen to learn more about their business, Shecycle. Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca.

  3. 10/28/2021

    WAT’s Sustainable Episode 12: WAT is Sustainable Development?

    WAT's Sustainable, Waterloo? Welcome to the official Sustainability's Office's official podcast: WAT's Sustainable?  On episode 12, we chat with Jahanvi Desai, campus coordinator for Impact Alliance @sdgimpactalliance, to learn more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress that has been made globally and on our campus toward the SDGs, and Impact Alliance's important role at Waterloo. We also share tips on how you can get involved with the sustainable development movement. Referenced Resources: Impact Alliance; The 17 Sustainable Development Goals; The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020; The Millennium Development Goals; Waterloo's Climate Action Plan: Shift: Neutral; UW Blueprint; Climate Change Podcast: "How to Save a Planet"; Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca.

  4. 10/14/2021

    WAT's Sustainable Episode 11: WAT is Zero Waste (Week)?

    WAT's Sustainable, Waterloo? Welcome to the official Sustainability's Office's official podcast: WAT's Sustainable? On Episode 11: WAT’s Zero Waste Week, we chatted with Ariana and Eurus, co-leaders of @uwcampuscompost, to talk about zero waste, why zero waste is important to the student group, and how they’re promoting waste reduction on campus. We also shared tips and information on how you can reduce waste as an individual and how you can get involved with them. To learn more about the student group: UW Campus Compost Website Where to read their blog posts Past and upcoming events Instagram: @uwcampuscompost Twitter: @uwcampuscompost Facebook: University of Waterloo Campus Compost Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond.  Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sustainability-office/message

  5. 08/12/2021

    WAT's Sustainable Episode 10: WAT is repair culture? with Murray Zink

    On episode 10, we chat with Murray Zink, a staff member at the University and founder of 4RepairKW, a community-based organization composed of volunteers passionate about repairing items and educating the public on how to be more responsible and skillful consumers. This conversation dives into the concept of repair and why fostering a repair culture in the community is important for sustainability. References Resources 4RepairKW's Instagram page 4RepairKW's Eventbrite page KW Library of Things Op-ed on the need for a Canadian right-to-repair legislation  Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca

  6. 07/29/2021

    WAT's Sustainable Episode 09: WAT is water conservation? with Brendan Schaefer

    WAT's Sustainable, Waterloo? Welcome to the official Sustainability's Office's official podcast: WAT's Sustainable? On episode 09, we hear from Brendan Schaefer from Reep Green Solutions. Join Jenna and Andrea Bale, the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator at the Sustainability Office, as they discuss sustainable transportation. The conversation explores why water conservation is important both globally and within Waterloo Region, opportunities to conserve water in affordable, low-maintenance ways at home and more. Referenced Resources Reep Green Solutions website Reep Green Solutions' Reep House case study Region of Waterloo's WET (home water audit) program Region of Waterloo web page for water conservation Get involved with Reep (employment and volunteer opportunities) Council of Canadians  Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca

  7. 07/15/2021

    WAT's Sustainable Episode 08: WAT is an auto city?

    On episode 08 of WAT's Sustainable? we learn about auto cities, including their history in relation to the boom in the automotive industry, how auto cities impact the environment as well as our health and wellbeing, and ways we can promote more sustainable travel within our auto-focused communities. References Resources Automobile Dependency by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute CAA (2021) article: Poor roads cost Canadians $3 billion annually Canada Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: 2018 Future Cities Canada (2018): How to be Smart(er) in Mid-Sized Cities in Ontario Infrastructure Canada (2021): Abegweit First Nation to benefit from active transportation and social infrastructure investments Ministry of Ontario (2019) Ontario Road Safety Annual Report Selected Statistics National Resources Canada (2014) AutoSmart: Learn the facts - fuel consumption and CO2 Roads and Highways article by The Canadian Encylopedia Statistics Canada (2016) Study: Long commutes to work by car Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca

  8. 06/17/2021

    WAT's Sustainable Episode 07: WAT is sustainable transportation? with Kevan Marshall

    On episode 07 of WAT's Sustainable? we hear from Kevan Marshall from TravelWise and Grand River Transit. Join Jenna and Mat Thijssen, the Sustainability Director at the Sustainability Office, as they discuss sustainable transportation. From sustainable transportation options in Waterloo Region, to challenges in making communities more transit-friendly, to the role community members have in transitioning their communities towards sustainability, you don't want to miss this conversation! References Resources 2021 Bike Month Challenge Grand River Transit main web page, GRT Corporate Pass, GRT/LRT ION route schedules, GRT system map, GRT trip planner Region of Waterloo Bike Maps Region of Waterloo trails Sustainability Office's transportation web page TravelWise (log in with your @uwaterloo.ca email address) Private employee network for carpool matching, trip logging, and trip planning (note carpool matching portal temporarily disabled due to pandemic), TravelWise email (monitored by Kevan and Katie) University of Waterloo Bike Centre University of Waterloo Cycling Club (UWCC) Waterloo Cycling Club (Region-wide) Waterloo's Gold Biycycle Friendly status by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition WUSA U-Pass FAQ Other campus and community cycling resources Check out our website uwaterloo.ca/sustainability and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uwsustainable to learn more about what we are doing to create a more sustainable UW and beyond. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email us at sustainability@uwaterloo.ca

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WAT's Sustainable, Waterloo? This is the official podcast of the University of Waterloo's Sustainability Office.

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  • Creator
    Sustainability Office
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
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