Sustainability in the News
Read about sustainability on campus in Dal News
Also check out the Sustainability News @ Dal blog for regular updates.
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Embarking on Lighting Retrofit, by Katelynn Northam - June 22, 2011 The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Facilities Management, are undertaking a project this year to upgrade all of the lights on campus, both inside and outside. |
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Dal Lauded for Energy Efficiency Initiatives, by Katie McDonald - June 22, 2011 Dal was one of 10 organizations celebrated for its excellence in promoting Energy Star products and initiatives at the 2011 Energy Star Market Transformation Awards held earlier this month in Ottawa. |
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Howe Hall Wins Eco-Olympics, by Trisha Dempsey - April 25, 2011 During the two-week challenge that ran March 14 to March 28, students in residence were encouraged to adopt more sustainable behavior and work to reduce their water and energy consumption. |
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The Scoop on the Loaded Ladle, by Julie Sobowale - April 11, 2011 The Loaded Ladle is a student-run food co-operative that serves meals from locally grown sources. The Ladle began this year when a few students from previous foodie groups joined together to offer new food options to students on campus. |
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Car Share Venture Launched, by Trisha Dempsey - March 25, 2011 Dalhousie will have access to two “WeCars”—available on campus for an hour’s jaunt to the grocery store, a meeting out of town or a weekend getaway. Aside from the financial benefits and convenience, car share programs can help to reduce the number of cars owned and used daily. |
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Lights out on Saturday, by Ellen Denny - March 24, 2011 The basic premise of Earth Hour is turning off your lights for 60 minutes, but other environmentally conscious actions are encouraged, even if it’s just taking the time to reflect on your own energy dependency and consumption. |
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Silly Sweaters, Serious Subject, by Ryan McNutt - February 16, 2011 This Thursday, Dalhousie’s Office of Sustainability wants you to break out that sweater and turn down the thermostat just three degrees to help combat climate change. Dalhousie is one of five campuses the World Wildlife Fund has partnered with across Canada to promote National Sweater Day. |
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All Seasons Cycling, by Melissa Hennigar - December 6, 2010 Mr. Klein and Mr. Smith are Dalhousie students and recipients of Sustainability Awards from the Office of Sustainability for their commitment to cycling. |
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The No Impact Experiment, by Melissa Hennigar -October 26 2010 A group of University of King’s College students decided to try to live impact free for one week. Organizer Daniel Brown describes the experiment as “environmental shock therapy that is meant to highlight our dependencies on unsustainable systems.” Approximately 40 students took a pledge to live with no net impact for seven days. |
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Bicycle! by Melissa Hennigar - October 20 2010 Do you want to ride your bicycle? Now you can ride your bike where and when you like with the help of the Campus Bike Centre. Located at the Studley Gym, this small but mighty centre is working to make Dal a more bike-friendly spot. |
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The Greenest Building on Dal Campus By Marilyn Smulders - September 8, 2010 "Dal’s efforts at green building began with the Rowe Building in the 1990s," says Rochelle Owen, director of Dal’s Office of Sustainability. "But here we’re really stepping it up a notch and it’s a part of larger, more cohesive effort." |
