L’un des messages clés du discours de David Suzuki est que tout le monde a besoin de "consommer moins". Mais comment pouvons-nous faire cela avec les fêtes qui approchent rapidement? C’est aussi simple que donner un cadeau qui est facile sur l'environnement ! Voici quelques options : Cadeaux qui soutiennent des projets trouvant des solutions environnementales. Jetez un coup d’œil au catalogue 2009-2010 de David Suzuki pour envoyer une carte électronique, acheter des marchandises ou devenir un donateur mensuel ; Achetez localement et durablement ; Donnez un certificat-cadeau pour des cours de danse de couple ou traitez un(e) ami (e) à une journée de ski – un cadeau n'a pas vraiment besoin d'être un bien ou quelque chose de matériel ; Ou tout simplement fabriquez un cadeau ! Nous avons fait des cartes pour les conférenciers du colloque sur le développement durable en affaires à partir de vieux dossiers et des boîtes en carton. Des cartes pour les fêtes peuvent se ...

With the ever necessary push for alternative transportation, universities need to step up in support. This can be enforced by universal bus passes and campaigns to encourage walking and cycling. Cycling is cheaper than other modes of transportation and faster than walking. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors or just to get from place to place! So, how about a bike co-op? In 2008, a couple of students working in Sustainable Development and Sustainable Transportation prepared a proposal for a bike cooperative on campus. They researched other campus bike coops, where we could put one, how it could be run, and how much it would cost. With a positive reception from administration and support of the SFUO, two new students have updated and prepared a new proposal outlining the ideal way a bike coop at uOttawa would function, with intentions of seeing it open in March 2010. That’s right – the University of Ottawa and the SFUO will open a bike cooperative in 2010. Okay, so...

Green Weeks, as you must know by now, was a great collection of events taking place between November 2nd and November 13th this year. There were tons of amazing events showcasing what ’s green on this campus, what students and the community are working on, and ways in which we can make changes in policy and our own lives to improve our environmen t. Hopefully you made it out to an event or two and enjoyed it! If you have any comments on Green Weeks 2009, please send them to me! sking@ uottawa.ca The final event is on November 23rd this year; David Suzuki is coming to the Bronson Centre. Tickets are available at the SFUO office in the university centre. $15 for students and alumni, $25 for community members. Get them fast! - sarah jayne