Trent Policy Library
The EAB worked with the University policy committee to implement several policies pertaining to the environment.
- Environment & Sustainability Policy: A Statement of Trent University's environmental values and expectations.
- Environmental Procurement Policy:
- Grounds Management Plan
- Endowment Lands Master Plan
Energy Initiatives
In June 2007 the EAB delivered a proposal for new buildings to be LEED-certified. Currently, Trent is considering building the new proposed Athletic Complex to meet LEED certification.
Trent has two buildings with a green roof, the Environmental Science Centre (ESC), and the Chemical Science Building (CSB). The ESC, built in 1991, has had a garden on its roof since the last 1990's, and grows food for Trent's student-run Seasoned Spoon. Crops are also monitored for air pollution damage. The CSB roof has some green space, where assorted flowers, grasses, and other ground covers grow.
Trent has been running and receiving electricity from an existing hydroelectric power facility, the Stan Adamson Powerhouse, located on the Otonabee River just downstream from the Trent Boathouse area. This facility is very old and proposals have been put forward to upgrade it and improve its efficiency. A second hydroelectric power project has been proposed on the Otonabee River in Trent's vicinity a few times since the 1990s. Recently this proposal has become a reality and construction is underway on a new hydroelectric power station, located on the Otonabee River just north of Trent University. Trent has leased the land on which the lock 22-23 waterpower development project will be constructed. There was an ad in the Arthur (Nov. 13-17, 2008) about the EIA screening report and public consultations for the Lock 22/23 Project, and an Open House was held December 6. Further information can be found on the website of the development company, Trent Rapids Power Corporation.
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Sleeping Computers
Most computers manufactured in the last five years or so have the ability to enter a low-energy setting. Many users of laptop or portable computers will be aware of energy-saving settings available to extend the life of a battery. Well, those same settings can also help save energy. Setting up your computer to take advantage of these features, and turning it off when not in use, can save Trent energy and money, and reduce climate change impacts by reducing Trent's CO2 emissions from energy consumption. While you are at it, check your printer, fax machine, monitor/television, photocopier, and scanner, for sleep mode options and enable/use them.
Water Initiatives
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Water Bottle-Free
As of June 2009, Convocation at Trent University has been water bottle-free. This is in thanks to an endorsement from the EAB.
As of September 2010, single-use water bottles could no longer be sold on campus