Sustainable Selkirk

We are working hard to reduce our impact on the natural world by adopting more sustainable practices, reducing our carbon footprint, using resources responsibly and doing our part to mitigate climate change.

Making a Difference

Find out how we're diverting organic waste from landfills using FoodCyclers.


Sustainability Plan

The Selkirk College Sustainability Plan 2023–2027 highlights college-wide goals, actions and accomplishments related to sustainability.

Explore the Sustainability Plan

Get Involved!

The student-based Sustainability Club meets throughout the year to raise awareness of environmental issues and create culture of sustainability. We are in the decade of action! Be a sustainability change-maker! Work with other students to advance progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals—in your personal life, on campus and within the local community.

Join the Club!

Sustainability Ambassadors promoting events on campus

Sustainability Initiatives

Our commitment to sustainability in action! Join us in promoting environmental sustainability on campus and in our communities.

Laura Nessman holding up a SDG enamel pin

Sustainable Development Goals

We're answering the global call to action. We're implementing strategies to support the targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

Castlegar Campus Sunrise

Accountability

Tracking our progress is key to helping us understand where we’re at, plan for the future and see that we’re making a real difference.

Sustainability Award

Awards

A big thanks to the students and employees who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability on campus.