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We've compiled a list of SFU Student organizations focused on the environment and sustainability! Click on each to learn more. Want something more personal? Check out our Climate Personality Quiz.

Ban the Bottle SFU

Ban the Bottle SFU advocates for the reduced use of plastic products and commercialized water on campus, raises community awareness about the social, environmental and health impacts of bottled water and single-use plastics, and strives to make SFU a zero-waste institution.

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Embark Sustainability Student Society

A student-centered non-profit that catalyzes student sustainability journeys by engaging SFU students in programs, events, and other initiatives to spark dialogue and cultivate actions that address systemic challenges within our climate and food systems.

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SAY SFU

A group that organizes various events off-campus fight for a socialist alternative to the current capitalist status quo, educate members on topics related to socialist political alternatives, and engage in acts of solidarity with various local and international movements.

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SFU Backpacking Club

A group of experienced trekkers who tackle challenging day hikes and multi-day adventures across the lower mainland and local islands. Those interested should have hiking experience and will also require their own backpack, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad.

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SFU Hiking Club

A community of hikers open to all levels of experience, typically hiking mainstream trails in the lower mainland within the beginner-intermediate range. SFU Hiking Club also teaches its members about hiking safety and practicing the Leave No Trace principles.

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SFU Student Energy

SFU Student Energy engages in educational and advocacy campaigns in the SFU community in order to empower the next generation of leaders to promote the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future.

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SFU 350

SFU350 engages in direct-action campaigns to advocate for sustainable practices and ambitious climate policies at SFU. After solidifying the university’s commitment to fossil fuel divestment, SFU350 is pushing SFU to more actively pursue initiatives related to climate change and climate justice.

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The Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group

A student-funded and student-directed resource centre dedicated to engaging students and community in social and environmental justice. SFPIRG’s areas of work include

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The Ski and Snowboard Club

The Ski and Snowboard club brings together members of the SFU community to – you guessed it! - ski and snowboard. Regardless of your skill level, if you’d like to join a group of fellow shredders to hit up the slopes with, Ski and Snow is the club for you!

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Veggie SFU

VeggieSFU brings together like-minded individuals to foster awareness about the values of a plant-based lifestyle and to promote holistic approaches for living a healthy, happy, and sustainable life.

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Women in Clean Tech

An SFU-Surrey based club aspiring to connect female students in STEM. Group members develop expertise with cutting-edge clean technologies through WICT’s active online network and can also hone their technical skills by participating in clean technology design competitions.

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