Sustainability in Residence

Students applaud an acoustic performance at the Totem Park Coffeehouse as part of the Do It in the Dark 2011 energy conservation competition. Photograph copyright Jerald Walliser, 2011.

UBC houses more than 8,500 students in 10 residential complexes. As a student living on campus, there are many ways you can get involved in sustainability in your residence. From leadership opportunities to integrating green lifestyle choices into your daily activities, living sustainably on campus can be both fun, and easy.

Sustainability in Residence activities at UBC are organized collaboratively between Residence Life and Campus Sustainability. To learn more about sustainability initiatives and involvement opportunities in your residence, explore below.

Totem Park and Place Vanier
	Join your sustainability committee Totem and Vanier’s sustainability committees organize engaging events and activities to promote a range of ecological and social sustainability topics in residence, such as: Reducing water Waste and energy use Making sustainable food choices Using green cleaning products, and Recycling and composting To get involved, contact your Residence Advisor.
	Participate in Do It in the Dark Each year, students in Totem and Vanier take action to conserve energy during a three-week competition. It’s fun, social, and saves energy all at the same time. Learn more about Do It in the Dark and how to get involved.
	Download the Totem and Vanier Residence Sustainability Toolkit Download this handy guide for sustainability tips you can put to use in your daily activities at Totem and Vanier, and on campus.
Walter Gage and Fairview/Fraser Hall
	Join your sustainability committee Sustainability committees have been established in Gage, Fairview and Fraser Hall. To learn more, contact Kai Okazaki, or your Residence Life Manager .
	Download the Suite-Style Residence Sustainability Toolkit For sustainability tips you can integrate into your daily activities in your suite and on campus, download this guide.
Marine Drive, Acadia Park and Thunderbird
	Download the Suite-Style Residence Sustainability Toolkit For sustainability tips you can integrate into your daily activities in your suite and on campus, download this guide.
Resources
	Support for Students Living in Residences Want to pursue a sustainability initiative in residence? Interested in learning how you can get involved? Contact Kai Okazaki at Campus Sustainability for ideas, support, and connections to resources.
	Support for Resident Advisors Campus Sustainability offers sustainability-related workshops through Residence Life’s Personal and Professional Development Program. Contact Kai Okazaki to get support today.