Over the past five years, Students for Sustainability (formerly the Enviro Club) has worked closely with the university, governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses to promote sustainability and bring about positive change in the UFV communities.
Some of their endeavours and advocacy initiatives have included:
- Organizing and Running a successful U-Pass Campaign
- Hosting the 2009 BC Sustainable Campuses Conference
- Various education and outreach activities
- Working with local community groups to implement recycling at UFV
- Water fill stations on campus
- Environmental site cleanup
- Hosting Imagine a Sustainable UFV
- Helping with Bike -to-Work week
- Growing an on campus organic salad garden
- Hosting Vegetarian Organic Dinners at U - House
With efforts big and small, this student group is working hard for a more sustainable future. To check out their vision, mission statement and governance, check out www.ufv.ca/facilities/sustainability/SFS.htm.