Planting an entire forest, one tree at a time. Promoting the use of fossil-fuel-free energy sources. Teaching others how to incorporate sustainable practices into their day-to-day lives. Finding practical ways to help reverse the effects of climate change.
These are just some of the things McMaster's students, researchers and staff are doing to improve the health of the planet, today and every day.
This Earth Day, we're thinking about climate change and planetary health what is happening, who it impacts and what we can do.
Here are some of the ways our community members are leading the charge for a cleaner, greener future.
Student life
A greener, healthier way to get to campus
Good news for anyone hoping to travel to McMaster and its surroundings in a sustainable way: Thanks to a group of students, the revitalized Parking Services website has a new focus on sustainable and active transportation.
Science student launches project to reuse lab coats
Second-year Integrated Science student Isaac Begun has launched ReCoat with a grant from the McMaster Okanagan Office of Health & Well-being. Students finishing their last labs can now hand off their lab coats to students about to the start their first labs.
Zero Waste McMaster helps students live more sustainably
How a student group is helping others adopt small, accessible, low-waste lifestyle changes that can add up to a big difference.
Students planting trees by searching the web
A group of sustainability-focused students are encouraging the adoption of a search engine that helps fund reforestation projects.
Two student-run projects win 2023 Climate Change and Health Innovation Award
The top prizes went to students who facilitated a community tree-planting event, and a group who helped in the collection and reuse of donated technology.
Students help community members adopt sustainable habits
A group of McMaster students from SUSTAIN 3S03 helped elementary school students adopt greener modes of transportation, and created a platform for campus community members to give unwanted items a second life.
Toward a net zero carbon campus
