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Welcome to the Green Tiger, Ridley’s Environmental Committee
Ridley College is committed to becoming a model of environmentally responsible living by conserving resources and reducing waste. Ridley recognizes the need to restore, protect and enhance the environment by utilizing resources effectively, responsibly and sustainably. Ridley supports, promotes and practices with its students, employees and the community at large, the concept of fostering stewardship of this earth.
News
Ridley Pledges to Promote its Recycling Program Last spring, with the help of Green Squad, a service provided by the school’s waste management contractor, Ridley conducted a comprehensive waste audit that examined garbage and recycling from all buildings on campus. It was a dirty job, but the results will serve the school (and the planet) well in the years ahead.
Sustainability Master Plan Announcement Ridley appoints Stephanie Foster to develop
Ridley College Sustainability Master Plan
Ridley College Environmental Policy Ridley College is committed to becoming a model of environmentally responsible living by conserving resources and reducing waste. Ridley recognizes the need to restore, protect and enhance the environment by utilizing resources effectively, responsibly and sustainably. Ridley supports, promotes and practices with its students, employees and the community at large, the concept of fostering stewardship of this earth.
Green Tiger Initiatives Here are Green Tiger Initiatives undertaken since September 2006
Some examples:
Recycling containers installed in all classrooms and common areas - glass - paper - cans
Organic recycling in kitchen areas in Upper and Middle Schools - capturing 96% of kitchen waste
Recycling pick up schedule increased and solid waste schedule decreased
Scrap metal being recovered
All cleaning chemicals are “GREEN”
The Green Tiger Environmental Committee The Green Tiger Environmental Committee at Ridley College began meeting as an ad hoc group in the spring of 2006. This group, initiated by math teacher Ian Robertson, became more formalized in September 2006 with a policy and mandate to fulfill the environmental goals outlined in the strategic plan. Ridley was fortunate that board member, Roseanne Partington, a passionate environmental advocate, agreed to chair the Green Tiger initiative and assist the school in becoming an environmental leader among the Independent School family.
Since September the committee has been very busy ensuring the Ministry of Environment Waste Audit and Waste Reduction Plan have been completed.
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