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Thursday, April 30, 2009 0 comments Eco-nomics Awards and 3 Steps Presentation Posted by: Arnica Rowan at 10:41:00 AM On April 29, 2009, the first Eco-nomics Awards presentation was held at the Delta Grande Hotel in Kelowna, BC. The awards, co-organized by Okanagan College students (members of the SIFE, Students in Free Enterprise group) and the Kelowna Chambre of Commerce, recognized businesses in the community who are leaders in environmentally sustainable practices. During the awards luncheon, Okanagan College Sustainability Team Leader Arnica Rowan delivered a keynote address about how all businesses can take steps towards sustainability, no matter how big or small their organization. The presentation also profiled the 3 Steps Forward campaign. A copy of her powerpoint presentation is available here. Watch Arnica's presentation in the video to the left. Our sincere congratulations to the award finalists and recipients! Also, a "shout out" to SIFE Okanagan - a wonderful group of students who value environmental sustainability. SIFE members Micheal Blonde and Matt Cosar, Mayor Sharon Shepherd, OC professor Arnica Rowan and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce CEO Weldon LeBlanc and President Norm LeCavalier MC Matt Cosar and Personal Services and Hospitality Winner Greg Salloum, owner of the Best Western Kelowna.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 0 comments Trash Audit April 1st Posted by: Arnica Rowan at 12:47:00 PM The OC student Enviroclub will be holding the follow up Trash Audit at the KLO Campus on April 1st, 2009. The Trash Audit evolved from UBCO challenging the OC to audit the campus’ garbage and determine what was actual garbage and what could be diverted into recycling or compost. From that each campus had the challenge to reduce the amount of waste being generated. The first audit received good media coverage and there should be even more buzz over the second one, for it will determine the winner. The initial Trash Audit that was held November 4th, 2008. It determined that in one day the average amount of garbage produced was only 30%. A staggering 33% could be composted and 37% be recycled, but were instead, being placed into the garbage bins. The Enviroclub has taken on some initiatives to try and diverge the amount of recyclables making their way into the garbage cans. the students are hoping to have new bins available, that will make it easier to separate materials (including recyclables); however in order to excel at this challenge, and succeed in making the school more ecologically friendly, it is imperative that students are extra cautious on March 31st to carefully separate their garbage from their recyclables and compost (if possible). The OC Enviroclub will also be looking for some new members in the upcoming fall term (winter 2009), and we would greatly appreciate the encouragement of continuing students to join the group.