[box]2017 In Review[/box]
2017 was a remarkably productive year for us. We were able to launch several new initiatives, and spur progress in continuing programs as well:
- Earth Day EarthPLAY: a fun outdoor event to get people re-connected to their natural environment
- Bike to Work Week: getting people on two wheels to reduce greenhouse gases and get active
- Sustainable Waste Stations: after months of planning, we launched our new Sustainable Waste Stations across our campuses!
- Residence energy efficiency: providing tips and guidelines to help increase energy efficiency in Baker House
- Mural painting: collaborating with Arts students to help beautify our campuses
- Waste Audit: our biggest waste audit yet! Tackling 4 streams of waste from 2 buildings on the Abbotsford campus
- Get your Fleece On 2.0: tackling the energy-hungry space heater with sustainable alternatives
- Sweater Week: turning down the heat and turning up the style to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
[box]2018 On the Horizon[/box]
Building on the momentum we’ve developed over the last few years, we are developing more concise and well-planned initiatives built to spur actual change:
- Documentary Screening and Social Event: engaging UFV on sustainability
- Increasing our Waste Station Compliance: getting compostables and organics out of the landfill
- Implementing Organics Bins in our Washrooms: putting paper towel in its rightful place
- Sustainable Transportation: how to make getting to UFV greener
- Sustaining a Bee Population: they and other pollinators are responsible for a third of our food, after all!
- New Sustainability Coordinator: bringing the next generation of sustainability to UFV
- Battery Recycling
- Earth Day
- Bike to Work Week
We’re looking forward to another active year.
