Thompson Rivers University
EN-2: Student Orientation

The TRU Sustainability Office has booths at all new student orientation events. The purpose of these booths is to increase interest in sustainability, both on and off campus. In addition, it allows students to share their thoughts on the subject. Materials available at the booths introduces students to TRU’s efforts to increase sustainability on campus, as well as what students can do to help. TRU’s Green Guide is handed out every year to students at orientation. The Green Guide informs students about many of the simple and every-day ‘green’ actions they can take. Sign up sheets for volunteer and Sustainability Ambassador positions are also presented at the booth. At the 2017 student orientation, the Tap Water challenge was available for students to participate in. This challenge ensures students are educated in the quality of Kamloops' drinking water, and that there is no need to buy/use disposable water bottles. Reusable stainless steel water bottles are given to participants to take home and use on a daily basis. At the zero waste stations across campus, volunteers were stationed to help new students sort recyclables, compost, and landfill waste.