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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Eco Reps at Carleton have been busy working towards achieving green workplace certification and implementing actions towards improving sustainability on campus. The Green Workplace Certification is designed to educate and encourage members of the Carleton community to adopt sustainable practices in their workplaces. Eco Reps have been sharing best... More
Monday, March 7, 2016
In 2016, Carleton University hopes to gain Fair Trade Campus designation to showcase our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. This designation is granted to Colleges and Universities that prioritize the availability and visibility of Fair Trade products, and promote and embody Fair Trade values with their initiatives,... More
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Campus Conservation Nationals is the largest conservation competition for colleges and universities in the world! This friendly and engaging competition measures the percent reduction of electricity usage in the residence buildings on campuses. Last year, the competition saved over 2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 1.5 million gallons of... More
Thursday, October 16, 2014
We can all reduce our environmental footprint through our day to day purchasing, such as looking for sustainable options with less packaging, reduced air miles and a better ecological footprint. At Carleton, Dining Services conducted an audit of their purchases and 26% of all food and packaging (disposable cutlery, napkins etc) are from... More
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Better energy efficiency may well be the most rapid way to reduce CO2 emissions. In the workplace one of the easiest options for energy efficiency is lighting. You can reduce the amount of energy to light your workplace by: Switch off lights in empty rooms. It is a popular myth that it is cheaper... More
Friday, August 8, 2014
The easiest way to reduce paper usage is using double-sided printing. This can halve your paper consumption overnight. Double sided printing can be setup as a default setting on the printer or can be changed per printing job dependant on need. Other ideas to save paper include: Reminding staff to not print our unnecessary... More
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Lunch is a great time of day. It offers us the chance to slow down from the morning and fuel up for the afternoon with something yummy. While you enjoy your lunch consider too the impact you may be having on our environment and think about bringing in a 'litterless lunch.' A littlerless lunch... More
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Power management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce carbon emissions through unnecessary use of electricity. Energy efficient Energy Star compliant photocopiers provide a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of office photocopiers. Such machines come standard with an “energy saving”... More
Monday, May 12, 2014
By exploring new options for your daily commute, you can reduce your personal carbon footprint and make Carleton a more sustainable and healthier campus. This May is also Bike to Work Month Ottawa, and whether you’re a new or experienced cyclist, sign up to pledge to bike to work for the chance to win $6000 worth of prizes donated by... More
Monday, April 7, 2014
The Carleton community is once again taking part in the Clean Up the Campus initiative, and this year we will be working together to beautify the campus in honour of Earth Day. On April 22, Healthy Workplace and the Sustainability Office invite you to join friends and colleagues in order to clean up the... More
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
As a member of the Carleton University community, there is much that you can do to contribute to and enhance Carleton’s Sustainability programs. One way is to reduce your use of disposable cups. Did you know the average office worker uses 500 disposable cups a year? Here are 5 easy ways that you can... More
Friday, February 28, 2014
Below are four easy tips to help you become energy smart. Tip #1: Switch off your lighting. Did you know lighting can make up to 44 percent of an office’s annual electricity use? You can reduce the amount of energy to light both your home and office by: Install energy-efficient light bulbs. A variety of... More
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