Involvement leads to opportunity, says Construction Engineering Technician grad Tyler Fenton
The construction industry is a consumer of resources and raw materials and a contributor to solid waste, but Fleming Construction Engineering Technician graduate Tyler Fenton is hoping to improve the environmental impact of construction with sustainability. “Sustainability is not the silver bullet, but it’s a powerful tool to drive change for the better,” said Tyler.… Continue reading Involvement leads to opportunity, says Construction Engineering Technician grad Tyler Fenton
Ontario Envirothon: Creating Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow
By: Laura Copeland The Ontario Envirothon, held each spring, provides a unique opportunity for high school students to engage with the natural world, to learn how resources are managed, and to learn about the various careers and education pathways within the field. “Regardless of the career path students choose after Envirothon, they will have a… Continue reading Ontario Envirothon: Creating Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow
Sustainability intern Rob Monico aims to make waves in water conservation
Between organizing the Frost Campus Bioblitz and Del Crary Park Shoreline Cleanup events to researching water conservation strategies and rain water catchment systems, Rob Monico kept busy interning at Fleming College’s Office of Sustainability. From June to December 2017, Rob has been working as the Water Conservation and Sustainability Intern through the Colleges and Institutes… Continue reading Sustainability intern Rob Monico aims to make waves in water conservation
UFT students plant for the future on Fleming’s 50th anniversary
To celebrate Fleming College’s 50th anniversary, Urban Forestry Technician students Jessica Carthy and Tyler Petersen wanted to make a positive impact on the next 50+ years. After winning the Green Your Campus pitch competition, the students used the $1500 prize money to plant trees at Frost Campus. “50 years is a long time if you… Continue reading UFT students plant for the future on Fleming’s 50th anniversary
Environmental Technology grad Ben Colgan creates more conscientious campus community
“I have fun with waste,” says Ben Colgan, Sustainability and Waste Management Intern at Fleming College’s Office of Sustainability. “This is a great place to work.” For the past six months, Ben has been interning for the Office of Sustainability through the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Clean Tech Internship program. He is responsible for… Continue reading Environmental Technology grad Ben Colgan creates more conscientious campus community