Sustainability

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Sustainability

MUNSU is a member of the Students for Sustainability Coalition and advocates for more sustainable practices among students, throughout the university community and across the world.

The MUN Water Pledge was signed by Chris Loomis, President Pro Tempore in September 2009.

This came from the Students for Sustainability Coalition and pledges that the university will: 

1.      Progressively and systematically eliminate the distribution of plastic bottled water at all University events and, through environmental and health education programming, achieve the ultimate goal of a university community that is bottled water free.

2.      Conduct a University-wide Public Water Access Audit — a comprehensive analysis of the current state of public water access on campus. The final report of this audit will be made public in fall 2009.

3.      Based on the results of the Audit and Employee Water Survey, develop a priority-based Water Access Plan to upgrade current infrastructure so as to increase access to public drinking water. This plan shall be made in consultation and conjunction with students, faculty and staff of the University community.

4.      Ensure that all new campus buildings include adequate access to public drinking fountains and/or water fill stations.

The Students for Sustainability Coalition also puts off "Sustainability Week" in the winter semester of each year. This week consists of a variety of activities to raise awareness about the importance of a sustainable campus and lifestyle and how we can achieve that.

If you would like more information about the sustainability campaign, please contact Becky Winsor, Director of Campaigns. 
Contact: Meghan McCarthy, Director of Campaigns
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campaigns@munsu.ca
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709.737.7633 ext. 208