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Have you ever wondered how much you could reduce your waste by composting? Currently 30% of the waste going into landfills is organic waste that can be composted. Worm composting can work in apartments as well as households. After four months you will have your finished product, which can be used as fertilizer or can be Read More »

At this time of year, we tend to make new year’s resolutions that involve getting back into the gym, eating healthy, saving money, and quitting bad habits. But what about making a green resolution? An easy way to support sustainability is by shopping locally. This reduces your carbon footprint, helps you strenghten and connect with your community, and also helps Read More »

We hear the words “sustainability”, “green” and “LEED” every day, but have you ever wondered what these words mean to the people who use them? The Great Sustainability Photo Challenge aimed to address what sustainability means to individuals through the use of imagery. Staff members were encouraged to produce a creative photo montage to describe what sustainability means to Read More »

We like to think of the o·vert committee members as ambassadors of sustainability. In order for us to be more visible to our co-workers, we distribute these ‘leaves’ for members to post at their desks. It’s a small gesture, but we like to think that these visual cues let people know who they can go to Read More »