EcoChats from Canisius
Happy March!
Join us this semester as we bring you the latest updates, projects and motivational stories from the sustainability scene at Canisius University Campus.
Calendar Dates:
March 6: 6:00, Days are Getting Longer Yoga, Palisano Gym Room, Join Dr. Robinson and the USA Sustainability Committee
March 8: 1:00, Planet Plates Speaker Series, Conversation 1, Library Learning Room, Join Dr. Lodi Smith for an engaging discussion on sustainable period practices for International Women’s Day.
- March 12: 12:00, OM219 Planet Plates Speaker Series, Conversation 2, Join Meaghan Boice-Green from the Reinstein Nature Preserve to discuss sustainable fashion and beauty.
Updates:
- Beeswax Wrap Making: The USA Sustainability Committee made beeswax wraps during their meeting this week. Beeswax wraps are a reusable alternative to plastic wrap. Check out the photos of the process! We have a lot of leftovers too, so reply if you would like a wrap from the Sustainability Committee.
Media
- Make sure you check out the newest episode of Did You Know: Finding Eco-heroines Behind the Scenes at Canisius University featuring Dr. Sara Morris. Listen to the episode on your preferred platform!
- Did you miss any of our past interviews? Don’t worry!Here is the “Did You Know” website with all of our past interviews and sustainable breakthroughs.
Answering Your Questions:
Can you recycle paper shred on campus?:No, the paper shred will clog the waste management machinery. So let’s brainstorm a solution.
Do you have any questions about sustainability on campus? Reply and we will figure it out together!
Submitted by: Genevieve Fontana, USA Sustainability President
