Environmental Reps ACTIVITY/PROJECT GUIDELINES 4 February 2016

2 Environmental Reps form Partnerships Societies Sign-Up 25 February 2016 Green Fund to promote sustainability

Environmental Reps participate in Environmental Events  RMR Makana Green Fun Run – 1 May 2016  Environmental Week – 18 to 22 April  Trading Live – 25 to 29 July  Environmental Awards – 27 September  Meeting SRC Environmental Councillor - every term

1 May

RU Environmental Awards  Four categories considered:  RU department or institute or section (within division)  RU student society/residence  RU individual (staff/student)  Makana community (non-RU individual or organisation)  winners 2010 winner 2011 winner 2011 winners 2012 winners 2013 winners 2014 winners 27 September 2016 Deadline for Nominations 31 August

 promote environmental awareness  identify and organise environmental sustainability projects for their residences Environmental Reps have 2 main responsibilities:

RU Environmental Sustainability Policy 1. Sustainability Education & Research 2. Water Sustainability 3. Energy Sustainability 4. Sustainable Waste Management 5. Biodiversity 6. Sustainable Travel 7. Organisational Sustainability 8. Sustainable Procurement SUSTAINABILITY Education & Research WaterEnergyWasteBiodiversityTravelOrganisationProcurement 7

Environmental Rep 1. Projects/Activities in Residence 1. RU… where leaders learn 2. Water Sustainability 3. Energy Sustainability 4. Sustainable Waste Management 5. Biodiversity 6. Sustainable Travel 7. Organisational Sustainability 8. Sustainable Procurement Two Key Projects/Activities - Water and Waste One Additional Project/Activity – Focus Area of Choice 8

Environmental Rep Key Projects:  Continue res water and waste projects/activities  Involve fellow residents wherever possible  Report-back at House Meetings  Keep records - electronic folders labelled and dated  Handover to successor

Key Project: Waste  Promote reduce, reuse, recycle - waste wise materials  Ensure 2-bin system  Ensure separate hazardous waste  Option: worm farm 10

Optional Project: Sustainable Transport  Promote travel wise practices – travel wise materials  Walking  Car-sharing  Public transport .. 11

Enviro Expo 13 February 2016 cycling tour #UpCycling

Key Project: Water  Promote wise use of water - water wise materials  Monthly check rainwater tank(s) + water quality test - water test kit materials  report any issues 13

Optional Project: Energy  Promote energy wise practices – energy wise materials  Choices for lights, appliances  Measuring energy use in res? 14

Optional Project: Biodiversity  Promote greening, biodiversity – plant wise materials  Promote gardening – food wise material  Invasive alien plants! 15

Reference Materials  Res Leadership Training Manual 2016: (page 15, click on “ENVIRONMENTAL REP”)  Quarterly Health and Safety Reports: (page 2 of WARDENS Checklist, “5. ENVIRO HEALTH & SAFETY”)  Environmental Reps: (support resources for Enviro Reps)

Can We Make a Difference? LEARN about Sustainability… and take ACTION! Be Water-Wise Be Energy-Wise Be Waste-Wise Promote Biodiversity Be Travel-Wise Lobby for Organisational Sustainability Buy wisely Yes we CAN!

SRC Environmental Councillor  SRC Office SRC Number 362, Biko Building    Angel Bulunga (acting)  Environmental Committee member  Assist, advise and meet with Environmental Reps 18 Meet every term!

Safety Health & Environmental Officer Nikki Kohly  Alumni House, Lucas Avenue  ,   19 Thank You!  Environmental Committee member  Assist and advise Environmental Reps