Welcome to GSEC
GSEC is the University of Guelph’s leading student-led environmental organization campaigning for more progressive environmental policies from the University and a more environmentally friendly campus. GSEC organizes a wide range of campaigns and activities throughout the year.
Here are GSEC’s Current activities
TAP-IN
As members of various groups on campus, such as GSEC (Guelph Students for Environmental Change), OXFAM, NDP Youth and others, we hope to reduce the amount of bottled water consumed at the University of Guelph. Ultimately, we would like the University Administration to encourage alternatives to the use of bottled water. read more about Tap-In’s work
The Understory
A new CFRU spokenword radio show!!!
University of Guelph’s campus radio station
Kristi Mahy and Silvie Fojtik are hosting
“The Understory” at 93.3FM CFRU, Fridays at NOON
read more about Tap-In’s work
Green-up Crew
GUC is dedicated to raising awareness about littering through clean-ups around the Guelph area as well as taking initiatives towards a greener campus and raising money to preserve endangered forests globally. Check the blog for the next clean-up. We are always looking for willing and eager volunteers.
read more about GUC’s work
Environment Radio
Environment Radio is a student-run radio show broadcasting every Monday from noon to 1pm on CFRU 93.3 FM. This page contains info about Environment Radio, how to contact us, and archives of past episodes for your listening pleasure.
read more about Environment Radio
Enviro Reps!
An Enviro Rep is a student volunteer position for students living in residence, with the objective of raising environmental awareness, conservation of resources in residence and implementing programs for postive change.
read more about The Enviro Rep Program
Renewable Energy Group
REG works to promote energy efficiency on campus with a long-term goal of getting the campus powered by renewable energy. At the moment, REG’s main campaign is for a $10.4 million campus-wide energy retrofit – a huge project, but one that would pay for itself from energy savings alone.
Garbage Awareness Group
Following the partial success of GSEC’s campaign to get Styrofoam off campus 2003, the Garbage Awareness Group is now working on trying to improve recycling on campus and also increase awareness of garbage and landfill issues amongst students. As well the group is lobbying the Booster Juice corporation and Hospitality services to change the styrofoam packaging on booster juice cups. We would also like to see a dishwasher in the UC with the option of using reusable plates and cups. Why have a cafeteria if the UC is only supposed to be a take-out area?
