Sustainability at Concordia
Campus Sustainability Month 2024 Newsletter - Week 4
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Have you been finding Scan-venger hunt QR codes scattered across campus? There are 10 in fixed locations, as well as one for each event! The more you scan, the more likely you are to win a basket of our sustainable prizes! More information below. Week 4 of Campus Sustainability Month is absolutely packed with something for everyone! See you out there! |
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Concordia reaches Silver status as a Fair Trade CampusEight years ago, Concordia was named Canada’s 17th Fair Trade Campus, a key step in fulfilling its commitment to ethical procurement and sustainability. Today, the university can proudly announce it has achieved silver status, joining York University, the University of Toronto Mississauga and McGill University as one of only four Canadian campuses to reach this level. Simon Fraser University currently holds a gold status. “This achievement speaks volumes about our university's values,” says Sabrina Lavoie, executive director of Budget Planning and Business Development at Concordia. “Achieving silver status required deep collaboration across the university. It wasn't just about meeting certain standards; it was about embedding the principles of fair trade and sustainability into our culture.” |
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Stingers Roast Espresso Pop-Up (SGW) Tuesday, October 22 @ 8:30-11:30 a.m., EV Atrium 1515 St. Catherine St. W. Free latte alert! On October 22nd, join Fair Trade Concordia in the EV Lobby to grab a Stingers Roast espresso-based drink while learning more about Concordia's very own Fairtrade-certified coffee, sourced from a women-owned cooperative in Colombia. Sankofa volunteer gardening (multiple dates) Tuesday, October 22 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Terrebonne Building 7079 Terrebonne Sankofa Farming Cooperative is calling on Africans/Afro-descendant/Black-Indigenous peoples to reclaim and seek the wisdom of their roots through teach-ins, workshops, media projects, Black-Indigenous farming/gardening, storytelling and rituals! Bridging boundaries through green growth and connection Tuesday, October 22 @ 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Hall Building 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. 7th Floor Greenspace Join Professor Szporer as we explore the concept of liminality in the context of campus green spaces, with a focus on understanding their dynamic and transitional nature. This brief seminar style workshop will delve into how these spaces serve as vital connectors between different aspects of university life and support a diverse community. Eco-Anxiety Peer Support Group Tuesday, October 8 @ 7-8:30 pm., Le Frigo Vert 1440 Rue Mackay If you've ever felt anxious, sad, or overwhelmed about the impacts of climate change and the size of the challenges we face, you are not alone. We invite you to attend our Eco-Anxiety Peer Support Group — a place where our community can come together and grieve, share experiences, and navigate pathways forward that make space for hope. Whether you’re struggling with climate dread, feeling powerless about environmental injustice, or just need a place to connect with similar people, this space is for you. Wednesday, October 23 @ 11 a.m. -4 p.m., 4th SPACE 1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. he second edition of Fungi Fest Mtl, a mushroom festival dedicated to showcasing the magical world of mushrooms to the public, will be coming to Concordia University! Join us for a fungi filled day full of educational mushroom talks, growing workshops, and a market. There will be activities for everyone, free and open to all! Be the change! How a sustainable lifestyle makes a difference Wednesday, October 23 @ 12-1 p.m., 1400 de Maisonneuve W. SHIFT Centre LB-145 Join Melodie Le Siege (meloandmills.com) as she shares her journey to a plant-based and zero waste lifestyle, getting started with zero waste, plant-based cuisine tips and tricks, and how living sustainably trickles into consumer and household habits. Stingers Roast Espresso Pop-Up (Loyola) Thursday, October 24 @ 8:30-11:30 a.m., Richard J. Renaud Science Complex Free latte alert! On October 24, join Fair Trade Concordia to grab a Stingers Roast espresso-based drink while learning more about Concordia's very own Fairtrade-certified coffee, sourced from a women-owned cooperative in Colombia. Use what you have: Creative Costume Crafting Pop in (multiple dates) Thursday, October 24 @ 1:30-4 p.m., 1200 Guy St, Grey Nuns Garage Make this Halloween more sustainable! Drop into CUCCR and work on a costume idea with a little help from our Sustainability Ambassadors. Some reused materials and equipment provided. (Week-Long) Free Kids Stuff Bazaar Friday, October 25 - 30 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., CUSP 1175 rue St-Mathieu Kids go through clothing, gear, toys and books so fast, it's often hard to keep up. During the last week of Campus Sustainability Month, CUCCR and CUSP are teaming up to help parents reduce waste by asking them to donate what they no longer need and take home what their kids can use! Hope Garden with Hamidou Horticulture Saturday, October 26 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hall Building 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. 7th Floor Greenspace Hamidou is a local farmer who specializes in rare vegetables typically found in warmer climates, he has spent years naturalizing these plants so that he can offer fresh culturally relevant vegetables to migrant communities. He will be bringing a few of his favourite vegetables: okra, squash & molokhia. Hamidou guide us through how to prepare the vegetables for seed saving, and how to save the seeds for next years planting. Afterwards there will be a light lunch of Molokhia stew, and another suprise stew (details to come) to show us how these tasty veggies can be prepared. |
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