Sustainable Waterloo Region

SWR recently co-hosted The Township of Woolwich’s first business engagement event, focusing on climate, energy, waste, water, and sustainability. The ICI stocktake took place at the Bresalau Community Centre and was split between June 22nd for manufacturers and June 23rd for commercial and inst...

2025 was an exciting year for the Impact Network! Marking its 16th year in the community, the program welcomed new members to the network of sustainability champions.

SWR is proud to share that this year, our shovels broke ground on 19 new microforests, each contributing to the naturalization of small urban spaces. Since our program began in 2021, we have planted 5,183 trees and shrubs across 55 microforests, steadily increasing the number of plantings each year. We are always delighted to welcome ...

As we wrap up our 11th annual Carbon Cleanse event, we want to celebrate all the incredible hard work from our participants. Over 150 participants from a dozen organisations joined us in our fun, weekly challenges, which were designed to help incorporate sustainable habits into their day-to-day lives.

Change can be overwhelming, and it’s no exception when it comes t...

We are proud to recognize Conestoga College as a valued member of the Impact Network since 2016! As a Post-secondary educational institution, Conestoga College is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability across their campuses and operations as they work towards their goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050!