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Green Day Today At UNBC

By 250 News

Thursday, January 14, 2010 03:52 AM

Prince George, B.C.- Today  is Green Day  at the University of Northern B.C., it is the third such  day to be held at the University.

The all-day event is meant to emphasize UNBC’s role as Canada’s Green University, and highlight what faculty, staff, and students can do to live the “green life.”

“This year, Green Day is focused on sharing knowledge related to sustainability, and interacting with members of UNBC and the broader community of Prince George,” says Mark Dale, University Provost, and Chair of UNBC’s Green Committee. “Displays and presentations will be set up related to issues of sustainability such as climate change, waste reduction, recycling, composting, transportation, energy, and local food.” 

The event takes place in the Winter Garden of the Prince George campus, and features a number of fun and informative displays, presentations, and activities:

  • A “build a compost bin” lesson
  • A presentation on the UNBC Bioenergy Project
  • A poster session displaying current bioenergy-related research projects at UNBC
  • Energy conservation tips
  • A presentation highlighting the experiences of the local Carrier Sekani Tribal Council at the recent United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen, presented by UNBC grad and Council Vice Chief Terry Tegee (BSc.'06 Forestry)
  • A “decorate a compost bucket” contest

Students will also be asked if they would like to take the Green University Pledge. “So far, UNBC students have been very enthusiastic and have demonstrated leadership in making UNBC Canada’s Green University,” says Danielle Smyth, UNBC’s Green University Research Project Manager, who is coordinating Green Day. “We want to ensure they know they are a part of UNBC’s vision for a sustainable future.”

At the first UNBC Green Day in 2008, UNBC students conducted a thorough audit of the waste produced on the Prince George campus. Last year, the most comprehensive “green” survey ever conducted at the University was held in conjunction with Green Day. Students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to vote for the green initiatives that mattered to them most.


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Comments

Comment Posted by: duffer on January 14 2010 8:57 AM
Local food? Give me a break! They are under contract to a U.S. company that has a branch in Vancouver. The only thing local is the sales person that lives here.
Comment Posted by: ammonra on January 14 2010 9:10 AM
Well, that doesn't stop them from having displays talking about what foods are available from around Prince George, like at the Farmer's Market. It is called education, something that universities tend to do.
Comment Posted by: Palopu on January 14 2010 8:27 PM
Its not called Education, when you take something that is already available in a Community, and referred to as common knowledge, and then call it education.

People have been eating local food in this town for over 100 years.

The City has a site for building a compost.

BC Hydro, and Terasen Gas have plenty of tips on how to save energy, and many progams.

Posters, and decorating a compost bucket??

I suggest they get back to their books and concentrate on getting a real education, and then getting the hell out of University and get a job.