Join us for LU-nch Breakers

• Every Tuesday 12 to 1 p.m.
• June 23, 2026 to September 29, 2026

Where?

• Bring your lunch to the picnic tables right outside the CASES Building (sun and shade available).  Chat with folks and enjoy some time outside! 
• Rain/heat/smoke location:  Agora, Alumni Commons.

Everyone is welcome and no RSVPs are required, please drop in and join for a lunch whenever you'd like!

Join the Office of Sustainability for any of our Campus Beautification Days!  We will pull weeds and generally care for garden spaces across the Thunder Bay campus.  Gloves, tools, and snacks provided.  

• June 24
• July 15
• August 20
• September 18

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  all four dates

Registration is helpful for our planning, but walk-ins are very welcome!

If you have any questions regarding the Campus Beautification Days, please reach out to Rachel Portinga, Sustainability Coordinator, at rporting@lakeheadu.ca.

Join the Office of Sustainability for any of our Campus Beautification Days!  We will pull weeds and generally care for garden spaces across the Thunder Bay campus.  Gloves, tools, and snacks provided.  

• June 24
• July 15
• August 20
• September 18

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  all four dates

Registration is helpful for our planning, but walk-ins are very welcome!

If you have any questions regarding the Campus Beautification Days, please reach out to Rachel Portinga, Sustainability Coordinator, at rporting@lakeheadu.ca.

Join the Office of Sustainability for any of our Campus Beautification Days!  We will pull weeds and generally care for garden spaces across the Thunder Bay campus.  Gloves, tools, and snacks provided.  

• June 24
• July 15
• August 20
• September 18

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  all four dates

Registration is helpful for our planning, but walk-ins are very welcome!

If you have any questions regarding the Campus Beautification Days, please reach out to Rachel Portinga, Sustainability Coordinator, at rporting@lakeheadu.ca.

Are you recycling your office supplies? Now you can!

Save your used office supplies and recycle them on designated days.

On October 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 pm, and October 3, 1 pm to 3 p.m., students, faculty and staff can drop off their office supplies, as well as electronic waste (e-waste) at the designated station in the Agora. This event is supported by the Office of Sustainability, Engineers without Borders - Lakehead Chapter, and Physical Plant.

Accepted items for office supply:

• Binder Clips and Fasteners

• Binders

• Card Filers

• Correction Supplies

• Desk Organizers

• Label Backing

• Markers

• Paper Cutters

• Paperclips

• Pens

• Staplers

• Tape Dispensers

Not accepted: wooden pencils, lithium ion batteries, oil based paints, pressurized canisters, light bulbs. 

These materials will be recycled into new products courtesy of Terra Cycle. The collected items are "mechanically and/or manually separated into metals, fibers, and plastics. Metals are melted so they may be recycled. The fibers (such as paper or wood-based products) are recycled or composted. The plastics undergo extrusion and pelletization to be molded into new recycled plastic products."

Accepted items for E-waste

• Computers and Laptops: Desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, keyboards, mice, and external hard drives.

• Small Audio/Video Equipment.

• Cell Phones and Smartphones: Including all accessories like chargers and batteries.

• Small Electronics: Calculators, cameras, e-readers, gaming consoles, and small appliances.

While recycling is an important way to divert waste, always consider where you can reduce your purchase and use of these items first.

 Questions can be emailed to lpmckell@lakeheadu.ca

Are you recycling your office supplies? Now you can!

Save your used office supplies and recycle them on designated days.

On October 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 pm, and October 3, 1 pm to 3 p.m., students, faculty and staff can drop off their office supplies, as well as electronic waste (e-waste) at the designated station in the Agora. This event is supported by the Office of Sustainability, Engineers without Borders - Lakehead Chapter, and Physical Plant.

Accepted items for office supply:

• Binder Clips and Fasteners

• Binders

• Card Filers

• Correction Supplies

• Desk Organizers

• Label Backing

• Markers

• Paper Cutters

• Paperclips

• Pens

• Staplers

• Tape Dispensers

Not accepted: wooden pencils, lithium ion batteries, oil based paints, pressurized canisters, light bulbs. 

These materials will be recycled into new products courtesy of Terra Cycle. The collected items are "mechanically and/or manually separated into metals, fibers, and plastics. Metals are melted so they may be recycled. The fibers (such as paper or wood-based products) are recycled or composted. The plastics undergo extrusion and pelletization to be molded into new recycled plastic products."

Accepted items for E-waste

• Computers and Laptops: Desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, keyboards, mice, and external hard drives.

• Small Audio/Video Equipment.

• Cell Phones and Smartphones: Including all accessories like chargers and batteries.

• Small Electronics: Calculators, cameras, e-readers, gaming consoles, and small appliances.

While recycling is an important way to divert waste, always consider where you can reduce your purchase and use of these items first.

 Questions can be emailed to lpmckell@lakeheadu.ca

Join us on a sustainability walk this Earth Day. The walk will take us through various sustainability-related features on campus and off the beaten path. So dress for the weather and wear shoes for hiking! 

Meet in front of the Braun Building rain garden - across from the library. The walk is 1.5 hrs. 

Thunder Bay faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in our Campus Beautification Days as we encourage our Lakehead community to spend some time outdoors with peers and colleagues while lending a hand to spruce up our campus. This year, we are collaborating with Spring Up To Clean Up.

On May 13, from 9-1 pm we will work together to pick up litter across campus. Litter pickers, gloves, and trash bags are provided.

On May 14, from 9-1 pm we will work together to tidy our gardens of debris and trash.

Departments and individuals are encouraged to sign up ahead of time, but drop-ins are welcome. Registration is available via google form. While bringing your own garden gloves and trowels is appreciated, it's not mandatory. 

Location and Amenities:

Look for our welcome table outside the Chancellor Paterson Library, where you'll find all the necessary supplies. Light refreshments will be provided.

Volunteers are welcome to participate anytime between 9 am to 1 pm each day. Check out our registration form for further details: Departmental and Individual Registration.

As an initiative supported by Lakehead’s Wellness Strategy, the Office of Sustainability invites you to take the TBay On the Move Active Commute Challenge this June and win great prizes! 

For the month of June, hundreds of employees across Thunder Bay will swap their vehicle and cycle, walk, run, bus, carpool, rollerblade, telecommute, or even paddle their way to work! Any form of active transportation counts.

Join us in the Agora on June 2, at 11:30-1:30 pm, grab a snack and a beverage, and register for the Active Commute Challenge! We can answer your questions, help you register, and give you a midday boost.

Registration is open--when registering please select or enter Lakehead University as your workplace.

Any employee who logs at least one commute where they did not drive alone will be entered to win a prize. Anyone who registers prior to June 1st and logs an active commute during the first week of the challenge will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 5 early bird prizes including a bike tune-up or a $100 gift card from local bike shop. Winners with the most kilometres travelled will receive a $100 gift card.