LEAF term 1

Welcome back to another green year! Although we may have had a nice break over the summer, it is time to get straight back to work on sustainability on campus. Plastics remain a problem on the campus, as recycling is still  not up and running and consumption rates are still high. However, our determination will not be fazed. The card initiative of last year is still up and running and we hope for positive results.
This year's UN night strives to be waste-free. This will be tough, but doable. Essentially LEAF members will provide cutlery/bowls which can be rented and returned on a deposit basis or guests can bring their own. This would be a significant achievement were it to be a success.
Prior to that evening, LEAF will act as a sustainability assessment group for other on campus events such as an arts evening in September and provide used clothing for Peace day participants. Electronics recycling continues on from last year, so feel free to drop off any used battereries/phones/camera's at the main reception anytime.
World Food Day, a global day of reflection on the issues of the food system and the reality that many still are suffering from lack of food, is coming up in October. Perhaps a chance to get back with our roots and celebrate the power of agriculture? Later on in November, a movie screening of 'Cape Spin' an issue regarding green energy activism in the USA will be broadcasted for the first time in Singapore! All people welcome, for a small donation fee for the cause.
A lot of exciting things going on environmentally on campus this term! So keep yourself updated!

Welcome to the new year

Hi everyone,

Welcome back to UWCSEA 2012/13. This year we are going to have a big push on creating a greener more sustainable campus and we need everyones help with this.
Some things to think about:
Paper - please try and reuse paper, and when finished with it, please use the recycling boxes in each classroom. These will be emptied each week by Green Campus members
Plastics - watch this space. A goal for the year is to rid the campus of excess plastic containers. Ask for plates when getting food, bring your own cups for coffee and drinks, use the water fountains.
Plant for the planet - Tree planting on and off campus - off set your carbon emissions by buying trees for planting in Ladakh. See Evelyn Mayo for further tree advice.
Composting - Try your hand at a new service and go green at the same time.
Transport - Do you really need a ride to school each day? Can you share a car with your friends or even better can you take the bus or ride your bike in?
Plus many more great things happening............More to be revealed.

For information on any of these or if you have some great new ideas, or just want to be involved please email   car@uwcsea.edu.sg   or  nhu@uwcsea.edu.sg

Tell your friends about this site and lets pass on the Green wave for 2012/13