Delta Secondary School Environment Club

Canada pumps nearly 900 billion litres of raw sewage into waterways since 2013 OTTAWA — Canada's old-fashioned city sewer systems dumped nearly 900 billion litres of raw sewage into this country's waterways over five years, enough to fill up an Olympic-sized swimming pool more . . .

Ladner documentary series explores the perils of plastic The Ladner Pioneer Library has several special events planned for February, including streaming a documentary that examines the impact plastic is having on society. Here’s what’s happening this . . .

British Columbia's Massive LNG Project Cancelled By Consortium The company blames low energy prices and a shifting business landscape.

Delta tortilla chip factory sets zero-waste standard Que Pasa Foods’ production facility in Delta has been named the first zero-waste certified-facility in Canada by the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council.

http://www.delta-optimist.com/news/life-size-3d-video-game-makes-recycling-easier-1.1758869

Life-size 3D video game makes recycling easier Delta students were given a challenge on how to educate their classmates on proper recycling practices. The school district had just installed a new four-bin system at all the schools, but the only . . .

Youth Leadership Program This five day intensive workshop will have you working with educators and scientists to explore the effects of human behavior on the environment.

BC Hydro's Energy Ambassador program is a great way to learn how to become school leaders in energy and sustainability. School teams are encouraged to promote conservation back at school through audits, creative campaigns, presentations and conservation projects. Program highlights include:

Connect with a green student network

Partner with the district’s Energy Specialist

Access digital survey and audit tools

Lead energy-saving and conservation campaigns at school

Visit elementary schools and share the conservation message

Apply for Energy Ambassadors Conservation Grants to help fund school conservation projects

Showcase student action in sustainability with a presentation to the school district’s Board of Education.

The workshop takes place on Monday, February 23 from 10-2. Please let Mr Eichorn know ASAP if you are interested in attending.

The Green Team undertook several waste audits, where we sorted through the contents of the school's new waste bins to evaluate if they were being used correctly. One of the biggest issues we found is organics going in to the garbage bins. Remember: ALL food waste should go in the green bins!

The Delta Film Academy's Recycle Game On is an awesome short video about two students who battle it out when the recycle bins in a school hallway turn into a glorified larger than life video game. Watch the video, then click here take the quiz for the chance to win an iPad Mini 2!: http://unbouncepages.com/recycle_contest/

Contest ends February 27!

http://vimeo.com/116282252

Recycle Game On v2 Recycle Game On

The "green economy" is changing the face of the workplace in BC and around the world. A conference focussing on careers in sustainability will be happening on February 14th at Hilton Metrotown in Burnaby. Register before February 11th for the opportunity to meet and interact with people who have had successful green careers.

http://www.greenbricks.ca/futures/index.php

Green Bricks: Sustainable building issues in schools and communities Green Bricks will engage secondary school students to understand the importance and benefits of sustainable building issues in their schools and communities.

http://www.sfu.ca/sustainability/zerowaste/organics-ban.html

Organics Ban - Zero Waste - Simon Fraser University From January 1st 2015, organic waste will be banned from landfill sites in the Metro Vancouver region. Find out more about the ban below and how to prepare for it.

This year, meetings will be on Mondays at lunch upstairs in the Library. New members always welcome!