Fourth-year student Brianne Fennema is leading the charge towards a greener future at Redeemer University College.
Ms. Fennema and like-minded Redeemer students hosted an April 18 presentation by Dundas resident Julia Kollek, program coordinator for Climate Change Champions and Environment Hamilton spokesperson.
Environment Hamilton recently conducted an energy audit at the Garner Road campus. Redeemer earned high marks for its commitment to local food, reducing water usage and electricity consumption.
Ms. Fennema hopes to encourage more waste diversion at Redeemer using an organic waste collection system and more recycling. She’s working with the university’s board of directors towards implementing an ecological sustainability plan.
“We have a game plan to promote education with the students,” Ms. Fennema said.
Ms. Fennema joined Ms. Kollek and Redeemer students in an Earth Day tree planting, featuring several tree species and wildflowers.
Ms. Fennema hopes to naturalize a retention pond at the north end of the Redeemer campus. Her plan includes specific tree species, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers.
Redeemer also hosts a local chapter of Renewal: Students Caring for Creation, a Christian student environmental club. Campus representative Kira Langendoen said students hope to set an example of positive environmental change. The website is http://renewingcreation.org/
“We’re showing our campus, as well as the community, we as Christians care,” she said.
Ms. Kollek led Redeemer students in a game of climate-change bingo. Ms. Kollek developed the game as an instructional tool for students. Instead of numbers, the caller announces a series of energy-efficient alternatives, such as walking to school, taking the bus or turning off lights.The Climate Change Champions website features an online EcoAction calculator to show how simple lifestyle changes can reduce your environmental footprint. Visit http://www.climatechangehamilton.ca/
Ms. Fennema and like-minded Redeemer students hosted an April 18 presentation by Dundas resident Julia Kollek, program coordinator for Climate Change Champions and Environment Hamilton spokesperson.
Environment Hamilton recently conducted an energy audit at the Garner Road campus. Redeemer earned high marks for its commitment to local food, reducing water usage and electricity consumption.
Ms. Fennema hopes to encourage more waste diversion at Redeemer using an organic waste collection system and more recycling. She’s working with the university’s board of directors towards implementing an ecological sustainability plan.
“We have a game plan to promote education with the students,” Ms. Fennema said.
Ms. Fennema joined Ms. Kollek and Redeemer students in an Earth Day tree planting, featuring several tree species and wildflowers.
Ms. Fennema hopes to naturalize a retention pond at the north end of the Redeemer campus. Her plan includes specific tree species, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers.
Redeemer also hosts a local chapter of Renewal: Students Caring for Creation, a Christian student environmental club. Campus representative Kira Langendoen said students hope to set an example of positive environmental change. The website is http://renewingcreation.org/
“We’re showing our campus, as well as the community, we as Christians care,” she said.
Ms. Kollek led Redeemer students in a game of climate-change bingo. Ms. Kollek developed the game as an instructional tool for students. Instead of numbers, the caller announces a series of energy-efficient alternatives, such as walking to school, taking the bus or turning off lights.The Climate Change Champions website features an online EcoAction calculator to show how simple lifestyle changes can reduce your environmental footprint. Visit http://www.climatechangehamilton.ca/
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