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Green Campus Initiative
Climate Change and Health Week
Presentation
Our Philosophy
0ur PhilosophyWe, the Green Campus Initiative at the University of Cape Town:
● Acknowledge that we are intrinsically connected to and a part of the environment, that it is not something separate to us, but is always part of our own lives and survival;
● Are aware of and are concerned by the destruction of biodiversity, climate change and depletion of resources caused by humans;
● Are concerned that many humans have lost the connection from the natural environment and each other, which is perpetuated through loss of the environmental commons;
● Are troubled by the social inequalities that plague our society and recognise their connection to environmental sustainability;●● Realise that as university students and staff we have a responsibility toward addressing the challenges that face our society,
and this primarily needs to start at home.● We therefore aim to address these challenges in our country and consequently the world, through leading by example and
undertaking activities that promote and facilitate environmental sustainability and social justice.●● In our activities, we hope not only to transform our current conditions but to inspire future leaders who will continue to make
change, recognising that institutional changes come from a conscious effort from all the actors within a community; ●● As the Green Campus Initiative at UCT, we hope that through our activities students, as well as ourselves and the broader
UCT community, will recognise themselves as part of the shared environment;
And live in hope of a socially and naturally sustainable future.
Who Are We?
Who We Are
We are a fresh, dynamic and
action-based organisation of
students and staff who aim to
make UCT a sustainable and
environmentally-friendly
institution.
Our Objectives
Objectives
● Create institutional change within UCT
● Encourage awareness on environmental issues
● Bring about individual behavioral change for a more
environmentally responsible community
● Broaden Service and Outreach nationally and
internationally
What We Do• Green Week
• Residences
• Enough With The Cups
• Fossil Free UCT
• Bikelink
• Ridelink
• Green Police
• Recycling
• Outreach
• Events
Recycling
UCT is the 3rd largest consumer of electricity in Cape Town
and produces between 5 and 8 tons of solid waste daily
and enrols more than 30 000 students yearly.
• Currently, UCT recycles about 6% of its waste (the
target being 75% and above).
• Potential annual income generation of over R1
million if the 75% recycle target is met.
• Waste removal services currently costs the university
between R200000 and R250000 per month.
Our Partners
Our Partners
Get Involved
How to Get Involved
How involved do you want to be?
• Join our Vula site
• Ask questions
• Leave comments
• Make contributions
• Inter-faculty, department collaborations
Follow Us On Social Media
• UCT Green Campus Initiative
• @greencampus_uct
• @GreenCampus_UCT
• blogs.uct.ac.za/UCTGCI/
Thank You