College Initiative: Unplugged Jam Session in Residence for Earth Hour 2015
Posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015
In celebration of Earth Hour 2015, Algonquin College Residence is hosting an acoustic jam session “Drop the Mic” for students in Residence.
Students in Residence are invited to share their talents and enjoy some unplugged music and refreshments by the piano.
Also marking Earth Hour, Residence’s 35th Street Café will have its lights dimmed for the hour, March 28 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
No candles are allowed in Residence of course, but students are invited to turn off their room lights and gather for this symbolic and globally-celebrated hour of energy awareness.
It is also a great time to reflect on the ways Algonquin College students can take steps to reduce their carbon footprints:
Be AC Sustainable!
Top 10 List
Reduce Your GHG Footprint
| 1. | Turn it off! Turn off lights and electronics when not in use! (charge all mobile devices at night, too!) |
| 2. | Commute smart!Drive less: walk, car pool, use public transit, bike. Get some exercise too! (regular car maintenance, electric and hybrid cars are great steps too!) |
| 3. | Practice the 3 Rs!Reduce the items you need to purchase, Reuse and Recycle more! |
| 4. | Buy smart!Look for products with less packaging, from local sources, with and EnergyStar certification and with “eco” labels! |
| 5. | Use less hot water!Showers, laundry, washing dishes are all opportunities to save energy! |
| 6. | Practice Meatless Mondays!Consume less meat! More vegetarian and vegan meals dramatically reduces your carbon footprint! |
| 7. | Adjust your thermostat!Simply adjust your thermostat: up in the summer and down in the winter! |
| 8. | Take the stairs! Burn your own energy by taking the stairs instead of the elevator when possible! |
| 9. | Take back the tap!Use a reusable water bottle and drink clean, delicious, and refreshing tap water! |
| 10. | Spread the awareness! Get informed and share your knowledge and the positive steps you are taking for a healthier environment! |
Group leading initiative: Residence
For more information, contact:
Algonquin College Residence and Conference Centre
613-727-7698
info@algonquinrez.ca
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