Not only does TRU have a popular open learning agency, we can also boast 2 beautiful campuses – Kamloops and Williams Lake.
A TRU Williams Lake staff member is the most recent winner of our Environmental Achievement Award. Alice Stoddard received the award for her work in the Work Skills Training Program. Alice created a [...]
Here is a older story about a staff member from IPA, a creative and talented individual who took our unnecessary reliance on plastic bags and created something useful and environmentally friendly. Written by Bart Cummins:
To some of her friends, Kristen Hamilton is affectionately known as The Bag Lady, but she really doesn’t mind.
Why? Because [...]
While you’re out enjoying the great outdoors this summer, why not take your sustainable lifestyle with you? Followers of the Leave No Trace camping ethic practice 7 general principles that ensure their summer vacation will not cause undue harm to the natural environment they are enjoying. These principles are outlined in this inspiring video [...]
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If you are looking for a carpool partner on campus. Check out TRU’s online rideshare service, run by the Student Union.
Set up an account, post your rideshare, and wait for the offers to roll in!
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Ever wonder how much electricity or gas the campus uses?
TRU’s new energy management software – Pulse Energy – allows you to view building electricity and gas use, compare building efficiencies, and monitor use over various time periods. For building occupants, the dashboard lets you see the influence you have on your building’s footprint. When [...]
The 6th annual ISCN (International Sustainable Campus Network) Conference will be co-hosted by ISCN and the University of Oregon, in Eugene, OR this year. This is the conference’s first time in North America.
The 2012 Symposium will focus on the importance of expanding sustainability initiatives beyond traditional campus boundaries to incorporate local and regional efforts. [...]
We have recently received the final version of TRU’s Transportation Demand Management Strategy. It is a comprehensive document outlining a variety of options TRU can take to improve transportation around campus. The report covers hot topics such as parking on campus, public transit convenience, and alternative modes of transportation. Have a look through and send [...]
Our department has recently purchased 2 new bikes for the campus!
A brand new electric bike is available for free rental by TRU staff, students, and faculty. This is a great way to get to and from campus, run errands, and have fun while not getting tired out going up Kamloops hills. Stop by Facilities and [...]
We had a successful Trash Bash event yesterday, with 54 participants, including 20 very cute helpers from Cariboo Child Care! The rain stayed away thankfully – here are a few photos of the event. You can view the full set at our facebook page.
TRU’s annual Trash Bash will be held on Thursday, April 26th this year and it is sure to be another fun and fulfilling campus clean-up.
Our TRU campus community – staff, faculty, students, and admin – are encouraged to help clean up the campus from 9am-12pm. Gloves, bags, and pick-up tools will be provided.
Prizes will be [...]
Did you celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 31st?
TRU students did.
We had an excellent turn out at McGill on Campus Housing for our inaugural Art in the Dark pizza party. From 8:30-9:30 students shut off the lights at their residence and created artwork by candlelight. Check out some pictures from the event below and be sure to [...]
Last week I (Kaitlin) had the opportunity to attend GLOBE 2012 in Vancouver. GLOBE is marketed as a Conference & Trade Fair on Business and the Environment. And in both of those fields, it is a pretty big deal.
How big of a deal? I’m glad you asked……
Around 500 Exhibitors took part in the 4 day [...]
Not only is bottled water an unsustainable choice given that Kamloops has some of the cleanest tap water in BC, it is also an expensive choice!
How can you get involved? Take the pledge to not drink bottled water where tap water is available & educate yourself by watching this short animation on the Story of [...]
Are you passionate about creating a better world or do you know someone who is? The Department has opened up the nomination process for our annual Environmental Achievement Award.
The award recognizes individuals within the Thompson Rivers community that have made or are currently making remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability.
Eligibility
The award is based upon a single outstanding contribution by the individual.
The honouree [...]
For the past few months Leif Douglass, a full-time TRU student working for the department has been working tirelessly promoting our newest foray into energy conservation – the Home/Work Challenge in partnership with BC Hydro. This is an exciting opportunity for TRU staff to make some real, concrete changes in their home electricity consumption and see those changes translate [...]
