The Green Review
Sustainability Research Champion: Dr. Chris Rouse
UNB Sustainability
Posted: Apr 11, 2024
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. Chris Rouse, an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Resonant...
Read the full postGreen Champion: Hillary Nguyen
UNB Sustainability
Posted: Mar 14, 2024
Category: Green Champions
University communities are essential in the effort to build sustainable futures. As UNB works towards its climate action and sustainability goals, UNB Sustainability is excited to highlight students, faculty and staff who are making a difference on campus as “Green Champions”. Know someone who should be a Green Champion? Let us know at sustain@unb.ca. Our newest Green Champion is...
Read the full postSustainable Pregnancy Test Initiative by the UNB Reproductive Justice Society
Kate Larlee
Posted: Feb 28, 2024
Category: News
In an effort to promote sustainability and reproductive health, the Reproductive Justice Society at UNB Fredericton has announced our Sustainable Pregnancy Test Initiative. Thanks to funding from the Student Sustainability Fund, we are partnering with OVRY, a Canadian, woman-owned company committed to environmental responsibility, to provide sustainable and reliable pregnancy tests to the UNB...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: Dr. Shivam Saxena
UNB Sustainability
Posted: Feb 7, 2024
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. In light of this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Know someone who should be a Sustainability Research Champion? Let us know at sustain@unb.ca. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion...
Read the full postGreen Champion: Leen Abu Al Sha'r
UNB Sustainability
Posted: Jan 8, 2024
Category: Green Champions
Hello, I'm Leen Abu Al Sha’r, currently in my second year of BBA studies here at UNB. My passion for sustainable practices began in my very first geography class, where we watched David Attenborough documentaries on deforestation and climate change. This initial spark of curiosity grew as I witnessed the undeniable impacts of global warming and learned that I grew up in the country with...
Read the full postTips for making more sustainable New Year’s resolutions
Sam Allen
Posted: Dec 13, 2023
Category: Opinion
This September, we started the semester off with our new campaign, Sustainably Me, focused on our individual sustainability journeys. As 2023 draws to a close, we may be reminded of the goals we’ve set and resolutions we made around this time last year or the year before. The following are our tips to making resolutions that are more sustainable for the planet and for yourself: Be kind...
Read the full postSustainability Research Champion: Dr. Dave Keighley
UNB Sustainability
Posted: Dec 4, 2023
Category: Sustainability Research Champions
Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. In light of this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Know someone who should be a Sustainability Research Champion? Let us know at sustain@unb.ca. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion...
Read the full postTips for sustainable landscaping
Sam Allen
Posted: Sep 5, 2023
The leaves are starting to turn, and the harvest will soon be upon us! Did you know that fall is the ideal planting time for certain species? Or that some do better growing indoors over the winter? It’s never the wrong time of year to start planning out the future of your lawn or garden, should you have one. Why not beautify and make your green space Green? Here are some ideas to consider...
Read the full postWildfires – a concern for sustainable development
Autumn Downey
Posted: Jul 6, 2023
Category: News
Current wildfires are wreaking havoc on the environment and people in Canada and neighbouring countries. Spread and intensity are greatly influenced by climate change and human actions. These factors contribute to wildfires' broader impact, expenses, and consequences on communities and ecosystems.Environmental ImpactsWildfires affect ecosystems in complex ways. While controlled fires can...
Read the full postReconsider our approach to lawn maintenance
Sedona Cluett
Posted: May 15, 2023
Category: Opinion
Lawns all over the province are growing, and it can be tempting to want to keep up with the Joneses and have a 'pristine' lawn; however, as we become more aware of our actions' environmental impact, it's time to reconsider our approach to lawn maintenance.One simple step towards sustainable lawn maintenance is to resist the urge to mow our lawns in May. Participating in the No Mow May...
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