The Green Student

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YRE Canada Eco-Journalism Competition for Youth - 2018 WINNERS!
A\J Staff | Jun 29, 2018 | in The Green Student
Thanks to Environmental Defence, youth from across the country investigated solutions to plastic pollution in their communities, and shared their findings through video, photography, and writing.
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The Green Student is Back
Eunize Lao | Feb 1, 2016 | in The Green Student
We've relaunched and revitalized the Green Student — find out what’s ahead and learn how you can be part of the Green Student's growing community of student writers.
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Fur or Faux?
Chris Burke | Jun 9, 2015 | in The Green Student
Whether you go natural or synthetic is an environmental issue, not just a moral one.
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Cheap and Green: Five Recipes for Green Health Remedies
Brooke Chaplan | Jun 20, 2014 | in The Green Student
Easy, affordable and natural ways to help your hair, skin, stomach and sleep!
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Graduating student holds the planet in her hands.
Why Hire a Sustainability Graduate?
Mavis Chan | Feb 27, 2014 | in The Green Student
An education in sustainability allows graduates to adopt a unique and valuable way of thinking.
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First Time at the Farmers' Market
Kristin Elton | Aug 7, 2013 | in The Green Student
The story of a new early bird learning to catch the worm, plus tips for other market rookies!
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To Meat or Not to Meat? Part 2
Emilie Wilson | Jun 18, 2013 | in The Green Student
You read the argument for meat-eating in part one, so here's why you might consider going vegan.
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To Meat or Not to Meat? Part 1
Dana Decent | Jun 4, 2013 | in The Green Student
During a recent restaurant trip, Dana Decent pondered the environmental impact of her meal.
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Campus Compost Conundrum
Megan Nourse | May 7, 2013 | in The Green Student
The Green Student explores campus composting programs at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and University of Guelph.
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The Human-Tree Connection
Nicole Dufraine | Apr 23, 2013 | in The Green Student
Study suggests urban tree loss leads to increased mortality.
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The Future of International Aid
Megan Nourse | Apr 9, 2013 | in The Green Student
A uWaterloo student-run conference explores public-private partnerships in international development.
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No Paper Cups Allowed
Megan Nourse | Apr 3, 2013 | in The Green Student
Students are making spaces at universities to practice what they preach in terms of food and environmentalism.
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Fish Food: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Megan Nourse | Mar 22, 2013 | in The Green Student
Students at uWaterloo have spent the last few years researching and building a functional aquaponics system to explore sustainable food production.
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Students Campaign for Fossil Fuel Divestment
Megan Nourse | Mar 1, 2013 | in The Green Student
Post-secondary students across the country are looking at their schools' investment choices and asking for change. Megan Nourse reports on the Fossil Free Canada campaign.
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Growing Social Innovators
Nicole Dufraine | Feb 21, 2013 | in The Green Student
The new GreenHouse residential opportunity and innovation hub is introduced at the University of Waterloo.
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Shopping for a Lighter Foodprint
Julia Dupuis | Dec 10, 2012 | in The Green Student
Julia Dupuis recounts her quest for local food in Fredericton, NB.
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The Roots of Social Entrepreneurship
Nicole Dufraine | Nov 30, 2012 | in The Green Student
Nicole Dufraine shares her experience of the inspiring SociaLIGHT Conference.
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Tree Plant: More than just planting trees
Melody Fraser | Oct 19, 2012 | in The Green Student
Simply put, tree planting is hard work, but I would go back in an instant.
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Attitudes vs. Action: Where do we stand?
Nicole Dufraine | Oct 19, 2012 | in The Green Student
Millennials' awareness of environmental issues doesn't translate into action.
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