Vertical gardens
If you are living in an apartment and looking to spruce your place up by adding in a bit more greenery without using a bunch of space – a vertical garden may be a good idea. This is becoming a very popular option for apartment dwellers, with many variations. Here is a pallet-based garden that [...]
Home/Work Energy Challenge at TRU
For the past few months Leif Douglass, a full-time TRU student working for the department has been working tirelessly promoting our newest foray into energy conservation – the Home/Work Challenge in partnership with BC Hydro. This is an exciting opportunity for TRU staff to make some real, concrete changes in their home electricity consumption and see those changes translate [...]
Campus earns a Silver Star
Thompson Rivers University recently received a Silver Rating under the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) for its initiatives during the 2010-11 fiscal year. What are some initiatives that helped TRU achieve this prestigious award? Student Engagement The campus eco-club is very active — holding a wide variety of campaigns, events, and activities all [...]
Save Green at TRU
Well TRU, it’s that time of year again—the student loans are slowing trickling away into the abyss of your tuition payments and the credit card bills are creeping up. Well, Environment & Sustainability is here to help. Here are a few (sustainable) ways to save some green on campus. The Campus Meat Store Take a [...]
