When you visit a region that is known as the home of the Blue Box recycling program, you know you’re in a place that takes sustainability seriously!
Waterloo Region is growing a culture of sustainability that’s as green as the vast countryside you’ll find here. Incredible food is grown within a few miles of our restaurants, and local chefs are committed to using these farm fresh ingredients that don’t have to travel far as inspiration for their menus.
Throughout the region, active transportation is supported by over 500 km of on-road bike lanes and shared-use trails – perfect for getting around on 2 feet or two wheels (in fact, the City of Waterloo is recognized as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition). And, companies within Waterloo Region’s dynamic tech ecosystem are creating technologies that support the United Nations Sustainable Development goals (Waterloo’s TD Sustainable Future Lab is Ontario’s only incubation space dedicated to sustainable solutions for creating prosperity in the community and protecting our planet.)
At Explore Waterloo Region we are working with local venues and suppliers to integrate sustainability into every event planning conversation. We have also signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge and are committed to improving the social, cultural, environmental, and economic performance of our industry.
The Impact Network
Explore Waterloo Region is a partner in Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Impact Network.
The Impact Network is a community-driven environmental sustainability program created right here in Waterloo Region, with the goal of supporting and addressing local environmental issues in a way that aligns with accepted international standards.
Program members help to make Waterloo Region a sustainability innovation leader, thanks to their long-lasting and significant commitments to reducing waste and emissions. A list of Explore Waterloo Region members who are part of the Impact Network can be found at the link below.
