SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Responsible Consumption and Production – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
TRU models sustainability through zero-waste initiatives, sustainable procurement and education that encourages mindful consumption and responsible resource use. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, TRU aspires to be a global leader in zero-waste, demonstrating alternatives to the common linear “take, make, waste” paradigm by advancing circular systems of “reduce, reuse, repair.”
Guided by the TRU Zero Waste Plan (2022–2027), the university is working toward 95 per cent diversion from landfill, creating a campus that leads by example in sustainability innovation and action.
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TRU Zero Waste plan
TRU aspires to be a global leader in zero-waste. Learn how TRU is working toward 95 per cent diversion from landfill.
Learn moreTRU Repair Café
The TRU Repair Café is a free, drop-in sustainability event co-hosted with Repair Café Kamloops and TRU Makerspace where volunteers help repair household items, textiles and bicycles — teaching skills, reducing waste and strengthening community.
Learn moreTRU Waste Wizard
The TRU Waste Wizard helps you easily sort your waste on campus — simply type an item’s name to learn how to recycle or dispose of it correctly using TRU’s bins and services.
Learn moreWasteFinder
WasteFinder is a two-part system that provides both tactile and visual information to assist people with disabilities to dispose of their waste independently and effectively in public spaces.
Learn moreHazardous Waste Management
TRU must abide by federal, provincial and local regulations with respect to hazardous waste management. These regulations exist to protect human health, the environment, as well as TRU’s buildings, drain and sewer infrastructure.
Learn moreCampus operations
TRU Sustainable Purchasing Guide
This guide has been created to help members of TRU community to consider sustainability in procurement decisions they make on campus.
Learn moreTRU Supplier Code of Conduct
The Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the environmental responsibilities for suppliers working with TRU.
Learn moreTRU Climate Change Accountability reports
The Climate Change Accountability report (previously known as the Carbon Neutral Action report) is an annual report that summarizes TRU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the number of offsets purchased to reach net zero emissions, the actions undertaken to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and the university’s plans to continue reducing emissions.
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SDG Accord
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Recognitions for TRU sustainability initiatives continue to grow
TRU continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives with two more honours.
Read more
TRU lauded for zero waste, environmental efforts
TRU's commitment to sustainability has once again earned the university recognition as a leader in environmental protection and stewardship.
Read more
TRU’s Sustainability Office team wins gold for outstanding leadership
TRU’s Sustainability Office team is the 2024 gold award recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff.
Read more
Building a sustainable university
By implementing green technology, TRU is helping reduce the environmental impact of its buildings and create a more sustainable community.
Read moreSDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
