Environmental (Air, Water, Food, Safety)

The capability to live in a clean and safe environment that is not detrimental to health.

The quality of today's environment has a direct effect on personal welness. To enjoy environmental wellness, we require clean air, pure water, quality food, adequate shelter, satisfactory work conditions, personal safety, and healthy relationships.

What's New

• Lunch and Learn "Work-Life" Series

Campus Programs and Related Websites

• UVic Sustainability Office deals with everything from composting to energy conservation and work with academic and support units to implement educational programs and operational changes on the UVic campus.

 

• Keep safe - make use of the 'safewalk & Campus Alone' program provided by Campus Security.

 

• Have you considered cycling to work? The Bicycle Users Committee is a wonderful resource for cyclists, promoting safe and commuting cycling to UVic, and coordinating great information sessions like commuter cycling skills courses.
  

   

• The Emergency Planning office is available to students, staff and faculty for information on campus Emergency Planning and Preparedness policy making and implementation.
  

• Scented products in the workplace - what are the guidelines?

 

• In accordance with University policy, WCB Regulations and municipal bylaws, smoking is prohibited inside any building or public facility on campus.

 

• What can we do to promote indoor air quality?

 

• Become inspired by taking a walk in Mystic Vale - the 4.4 hectare forested ravine at the southeast edge of campus; it is an almost magical old growth forested area and one of UVic's treasured natural spaces.

 

Community Programs and Related Websites

• Environment Canada's Green Lane - The Green Lane, Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information, helps connect Canadians, exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making.

 

• Volunteer Victoria - visit this site for information on volunteering in Victoria. Volunteering is being considered more and more by Individuals who wish to becoming empowered, to take charge of their lives, and take the chance to contribute their energies to helping others and their environment.