In 2024 TMU earned a gold rating for its progress on campus sustainability, thanks in part to the popular Free Store, the food production research underway at the Urban Farm, and a new Sustainability Action Plan.
The rating comes from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The program helps universities to benchmark their sustainability progress.
“This recognition as a Gold STARS institution is a testament to the collective effort of our entire university to develop and implement these programs, and underscores that sustainability is a core value at TMU,” said Saeed Zolfaghari, vice-president, administration and operations at TMU. “Our faculty, staff and students have shown great dedication to growing sustainability across TMU and making a real difference for our campus and our surrounding community.”
The university’s sustainability office collects gently used items that students need from members of the community, including students moving out at the end of the school year.
During Orientation Week, students snagged electronics, clothing, house plants, food, school supplies and more.
