The Green Review
Green Champion: Monica Boutot
UNB Sustainability
Posted: November 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Green Champions
University communities are essential in the effort to build a more sustainable future. As UNB works towards its climate action and sustainability goals, UNB Sustainability is happy to highlight UNB community members who are making a difference on campus as “Green Champions”. Our Green Champion this month is Monica Boutot My name is Monica Boutot, and I am a 5th-year BBA student and...
Read the full postSimple swaps for a more fun and sustainable Halloween
Tanyasingh Mokashi
Posted: October 24, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Opinion
From big Thanksgiving feasts to spooky Halloween decorations, and all the way to the December buzz of Christmas and New Year’s, it’s that time of the year for celebrating, connecting, and creating new memories. Each year, millions of Canadians participate in holiday traditions that can contribute to higher amounts of waste, but they also offer a wonderful chance to get creative and...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: Dr. Trevor Hanson
UNB Sustainability
Posted: October 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. Considering this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. In honour of UNB’s Research Celebration Week, we are proud to announce our newest Sustainability Research Champion is Dr. Trevor...
Read the full postGreen Champion: Laura Pitre
UNB Sustainability
Posted: September 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Green Champions
University communities are essential in the effort to build a more sustainable future. As UNB works towards its climate action and sustainability goals, UNB Sustainability is happy to highlight UNB community members who are making a difference on campus as “Green Champions”. Our Green Champion of September 2025 is Laura Pitre: Hi! My name is Laura Pitre, I am entering my 5th year...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: Louise Sennett
UNB Sustainability
Posted: August 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. Considering this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion is Louise Sennett Research project (STARVOX) Revealing effects of starvation and oxidative stress...
Read the full postA guide to an eco-friendly period
Laura Pitre
Posted: July 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Opinion
Finding the right products to use during a menstrual cycle can be challenging, there are an abundance of brands and styles to chose from. When deciding what to use, it's worthwhile to consider options that are better for the environment. Not only will you be saving hundreds of dollars, but you will also be saving the environment and reducing your waste, it’s the best of both worlds. Some...
Read the full postGreen Champion: Kerkeslin MacDonald
UNB Sustainability
Posted: July 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Green Champions
Hi! My name is Kerkeslin MacDonald, and I just graduated with my Bachelor of Science with Honours in Marine Biology this spring. This past academic year, I had the privilege of serving as the president of the UNB Green Society on the Saint John campus, and as a third-year representative the year prior. The UNB Green Society is a student-led, environmentalist organization that values...
Read the full postThe impact and solutions of single-use plastic
Laura Pitre
Posted: July 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Opinion
Single-use plastic has a lot of negative impacts on both the environment and the population that is habituated there. Not only do they accumulate in land fills, but they also emit an immense amount of greenhouse gasses (GHG) into the atmosphere. It can take up to 1,000 years for a plastic to break down into smaller pieces called microplastics, which are very harmful, especially to our marine...
Read the full postRecycling drop-off locations in Fredericton and Saint John
Laura Pitre
Posted: June 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Opinion
Many individuals in Fredericton and Saint John are fortunate to be able to be apart of the curbside collection program. Fredericton has their ‘Blue’ and ‘Grey’ recycling bin program where Saint John has their ‘Blue’ and ‘Green’ recycling bin program. Currently, these recycling programs have limitations regarding the products it collects and does...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: Dr. Audrey Limoges
UNB Sustainability
Posted: June 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. Considering this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion is Dr. Audrey Limoges Research project Phycotoxins in the Arctic Marine Ecosystem: An Emerging...
Read the full postGreen Champion: Brianna Orr
UNB Sustainability
Posted: May 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Green Champions
University communities are essential in the effort to build a more sustainable future. As UNB works towards its climate action and sustainability goals, UNB Sustainability is happy to highlight UNB community members who are making a difference on campus as “Green Champions”. Our May Green Champion of 2025 is Brianna Orr: Hi! I’m Brianna Orr, a final-year Software Engineering...
Read the full postConscious consumption: UNBSU Food Bank
UNB S
Posted: April 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Programs and Updates
University communities play a crucial role in advancing a more sustainable future. As UNB strives to meet its climate action and sustainability objectives, UNB Sustainability is proud to spotlight campus initiatives focused on 'Conscious Consumption', by educating about food security and offering locally and ethically sourced food options. UNBSU Food Bank Did you know that the UNB Student Union...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: Dr. Sean Roach
UNB Sustainability
Posted: April 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. Considering this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion is Dr. Sean Roach, Associate Professor of Psychology (UNB Saint John). Overview of your...
Read the full postThe Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS)
UNB Sustainability
Posted: April 2, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Programs and Updates
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) provides post-secondary institutions with a framework to transparently measure and showcase their sustainability performance. STARS evaluates various sectors of sustainability focusing on; Academics (AC), Operations (OP), Planning and...
Read the full postHow shopping local creates lasting change
UNB Sustainability
Posted: March 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Opinion
It’s easy to rely to large-scale retailers or online shopping for convenience in today’s fast-paced world. However, shopping locally provides much more than just a simple exchange of goods. Supporting local businesses has significant positive impacts on your community, economy and the environment. By shopping locally, you're helping build a thriving, inclusive community where small...
Read the full postGreen Champion: Hydroponics Club
UNB Sustainability
Posted: March 7, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Green Champions
University communities are essential in the effort to build a more sustainable future. As UNB works towards its climate action and sustainability goals, UNB Sustainability is happy to highlight UNB community members who are making a difference on campus as “Green Champions”. Our Green Champions of March 2025 is the Hydroponics Club The Hydroponics Club is a Department of Forestry...
Read the full postLess meat, more impact: The benefits of cutting back
UNB Sustainability
Posted: February 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Opinion
Reducing our consumption of meat can be beneficial for both our personal health, as well as the health of the environment. For our personal health, cutting back on meat can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. From an environmental lens, intensive livestock farming is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a large contributor to climate change. If we can...
Read the full postStudent Sustainability Fund: Automated sensor-integrated plant wall system
UNB Sustainability
Posted: February 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News
The Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) provides students at UNB Fredericton (UNBF) with hands on learning and experience in a fast-growing sector. The projects carried out by students and their partners will help cultivate a culture of sustainability on campus and provide students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at their university. The UNB Student Union (UNBSU) and UNB...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: David Foord
UNB Sustainability
Posted: February 6, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. Considering this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion is Dr. David Foord. Overview of your research I do both historical and social science research....
Read the full postGreen Champion: Ricardo Ehrler
UNB Sustainability
Posted: January 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Green Champions
University communities are essential in the effort to build a more sustainable future. As UNB works towards its climate action and sustainability goals, UNB Sustainability is happy to highlight UNB community members who are making a difference on campus as “Green Champions”. Our first Green Champion of 2025 is Ricardo Ehrler: My name is Ricardo Ehrler, and I am in my first year of...
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