Submitted by Jadon Hook, Sustainability Coordinator
Join the Sustainability department in celebrating SLC’s fourth annual Sustainability Month this October. Each week of October, we will explore sustainability themes that have a positive impact on our community and planet.
Check out our weekly themes and ways to get involved
October 1-4: Sustainable Dining/Food Accessibility
October 2: Food Insecurity Workshop
October 1-31: Halloween Harvest
Donate food or money at an Enactus student-led booth on campus
Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2PM all month long!
All donations are welcome. Most needed items include cash, canned meats and fish, hygiene products, dish detergent, peanut butter, jam, boxed or canned milk, cooking oil, tea and instant coffee, canned tomatoes, canned soups and stews, baby food, diapers, formula, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, 100% fruit juice, instant cake mix, frosting
October 7-11: Sustainable Transportation
Commuter Challenge: Cycle, walk, take public transit, carpool, work remotely – Register by campus below and contribute to SLC’s score in the nationwide event!
Cornwall campus
Brockville campus
Kingston campus
October 14-18: The Circular Economy Week
Watch for the SDGs Activate Workshop on URSLC.
October 21-25: Reading Week (no events)
October 28-Nov 1: Reconnecting with Nature
Watch for details on planting and bioblitz events on all campuses.
Follow us on Instagram and URSLC to learn more about our events and activities. Activities will include workshops, community activities, a food drive and sustainability meet ups.
Sustainability Month at SLC!
