College Initiative: Water Awareness 2014
Posted on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
In conjunction with World Water Day (March 22nd), Water Awareness was the focus of activities in Student Commons on Friday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Water Awareness campaign, organized by S.E.A.T.S. (See Earth Action Team for Sustainability) and the student Sustainability Club, is a series of grassroots events designed to promote the responsible use of our water.
Participants completed a water awareness quiz and raced to win prizes – reusable hot/cold beverage cups; learned about important water issues relevant to the College community; and gained new information on how to take action.
Many students signed the pledge to reduce the amount of bottled water they buy, choosing instead to use refillable water bottles more often and make good use of the water bottle refill stations located around campus.
A few quick water facts shared with students, faculty and staff:
- 53 gallons of water are used to make one latte
- 700 gallons of water are used to manufacture one cotton t-shirt
- A 1-litre plastic water bottle requires 3-5 litres of water to produce it
The group will engage with the College community again on Tuesday, April 8 during Sustainability Week (10:00 – 12:00 noon) E Building, Woodroffe.
This campaign aligns with the College’s Sustainability Strategy Framework.
Groups leading initiative: See Earth Action Team for Sustainability and the student-led Sustainability Club
For more information, contact:
Jay Smith, Algonquin College
613-727-4723
smithj4@algonquincollege.com
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