Sustainability at Concordia
September 2025 Newsletter
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Welcome back to campus! As we begin the school year, there are many opportunities to engage--whether it's by dipping a toe or immersing yourself completely-- with sustainability at Concordia.
Plus, make sure you participate in a day of learning and reflecting for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. |
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Concordia researchers discuss how local action can shift attitudes on wasteSmall-scale reuse initiatives can drive big change — by diverting waste, building community and reshaping consumption habits. That’s the case made by Concordia faculty and staff in a new article published in IEEE Technology and Society Magazine. Co-authored by Ketra Schmitt, associate professor with the Centre for Engineering in Society at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, Anna Timm-Bottos, Faisal Shennib and Arrien Weeks, the article spotlights the Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse (CUCCR). |
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Concordia’s Next-Generation Cities Institute helps drive change across MontrealConcordia’s Next-Generation Cities Institute (NGCI) is helping transform local sustainability ambitions into reality. Its projects range from making it easier for Montrealers to decarbonize their homes to supporting community-led climate action and building energy resilience. The institute — which unites researchers, students and community partners around the design of zero-carbon, climate-resilient urban futures — has played a key role in three recent collaborations that are making a tangible difference across the city. |
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A Concordia-directed artistic intervention uses sunlight as a material to highlight Montreal climate issuesA Concordia-supported series of site-specific artistic performances will use reflected sunlight to provoke thought and action on climate change. Between June 14 and 28, six artists will perform live actions at three separate sites, each with their own history and relationship with fossil fuels and climate resistance. Angles of Consequence takes its title from the concept of “angles of incidence,” which posits that the angle of light’s reflection is equal to the angle of approach, and considers the captured heat and light from the sun as a consequence of global warming. |
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Wednesdays @ 3 - 6 p.m. | 4TH SPACE, 1400 boul. de Maisonneuve O. The Concordia Farmers’ Market is the main provider of fresh local, direct-to-market products for the Concordia campus community. Come visit us next market day and sample what’s on offer by the many incredible growers and makers in the Concordia community!
Thursday, September 4 @ 1 - 5 p.m. | Le Frigo Vert, 1440 rue Mackay Join QPIRG Concordia for an afternoon of connection, creativity, and care as we kick off the school year together. Get a free agenda with rad art and ideas. Join us to make your own bookmark and button! Friday, September 5 @ 2 - 8 p.m. | Le Frigo Vert, 1440 rue Mackay Join Le Frigo Vert for a garage sale fundraiser. Make cool finds and help a good cause! Wednesday, September 11 @ 12 - 4 p.m. | EV Atrium, 1515 boul. St. Catherine O. Join FASA in checking out local vendors, meet campus organizations, and enjoy some snacks. Open to the Concordia community! Honouring Truth, Reflecting on Impact Thursday, September 16 @ 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 4TH SPACE, 1400 boul. de Maisonneuve O. In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), the Office of Indigenous Directions invites the university community to participate in a day of reflection and learning. The day features two panel discussions:
Wednesday, September 17 @ 5 - 8 p.m. | H-655.01, 1455 boul. de Maisonneuve O. Join QPIRG Concordia for an afternoon of connection, creativity, and care as we kick off the school year together. Get a free agenda with rad art and ideas. Join us to make your own bookmark and button! Institutions Eat Local Week at Concordia Tuesday, September 23 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Stingers Café (H-436), 1455 boul. de Maisonneuve O. Wednesday, September 24 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Faro Café (SP building), 7141 boul. Sherbrooke O. Concordia’s celebrating Institutions Eat Local Week! This initiative highlights the best of Quebec’s harvest right here on campus. Stop by, enjoy some samples, and discover the local suppliers who help make campus dining fresh, sustainable, and proudly Quebecois. The BUYPOC Market - September Edition! Monday, September 29 @ 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | LB Atrium, 1400 boul. de Maisonneuve O. Calling all students, community members, and supporters – join us for the April BUYPOC Market! 🐝🌿💛 Discover incredible Black, Indigenous, and People of Color entrepreneurs who bring their creativity and passion to the community! 🧡 |
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Not sure where to start your sustainability journey? The Office of Sustainability has gathered the most important information for Concordians in this useful brochure. Find sustainable food options, sustainability-related programs, and more. Check out this gamified neighbourhood simulator that uses serious gaming to let stakeholders interact with their neighbourhoods in fun and engaging ways to solve problems associated with environmental sustainability and urban livability. Take a walk beneath the canopy in this four-part podcast on the natural heritage of the university’s urban environment. |
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