GetGreen McGill app screens showing sustainability actions, leaderboards, and campus challenges.

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GetGreen McGill Residential Cup Challenge

15 residence halls competed to prove which community could adopt the most sustainable lifestyle changes.

The Challenge

Launched during October Campus Sustainability Month, the McGill Residential Cup used the GetGreen app to turn environmental stewardship into a high-stakes competition. 15 residence halls battled to prove which community could adopt the most sustainable lifestyle changes.

Results at a Glance

Metric	Achievement
Total Actions	2,500+ completed
Engagement	14,340 "Leaves" earned
Usage	Average student used the app 13+ times in October
Climate Impact	62.5 MT CO₂e in avoided emissions

Winning Halls

The competition was fierce, but three residences emerged as the sustainable leaders of the downtown campus:

Royal Victoria — Winner
New Residence
La Citadelle

Student Interests & Custom Content

The program featured 20 campus-specific actions designed to integrate students into McGill's unique green infrastructure. The most popular activities included:

The Zero Waste Knowledge Test: Enhancing waste-sorting literacy.
Sustainability at McGill: Exploring university-wide green initiatives.
Plant-Based Eating: Students logged thousands of meat-free meals at campus dining halls.

Expert Insight

"With over 20 custom McGill-focused sustainability actions and trivia, GetGreen McGill puts local sustainable knowledge into the hands of the campus community."

— Peter Garber, Sustainability Officer at McGill University

Future Outlook

The 2025 Residential Cup was more than a one-off event; it served as a successful pilot for long-term behavior change. Following the success of the October challenge, McGill and GetGreen are currently collaborating on the next iteration of the GetGreen McGill program to keep the momentum alive.

Watch the video from McGill.