The Arts and Science Undergraduate Society host an event where household items and clothing can be dropped off and picked up for free for Queen's and Kingston community members.
Student-led initiative contributes to sustainability and local charities
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society event reduces waste by allowing students to drop off, pick up, and donate items as the end of the academic year approaches.
As students finish the academic year many of those living off campus are left with furniture, clothing, and household objects which they no longer have a need for 카지노 게임 컬렉션“ particularly for those traveling long distances.
To address the environmental impact caused by removing these items the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) is hosting an event where students can drop off, pick up, and donate items to charity.
Improving sustainability
Students were asked to drop off furniture, household items, electronics, spent batteries, clothing, and food between April 27-29 at the ASUS office (183 카지노게임사이트 Ave.) in an effort to reduce the amount of waste discarded or left behind at the end of the academic year and encourage reuse of these items within the larger Kingston community.
카지노 게임 컬렉션śIt카지노 게임 컬렉션™s a mutually beneficial arrangement and there is a real need for items in the community, as well as providing an option for students to give back in a meaningful way,카지노 게임 컬렉션ť says Emily Armstrong, ASUS Community Outreach Commissioner. 카지노 게임 컬렉션śWe카지노 게임 컬렉션™ve had comments from students saying that they have needed this service for months, while the charitable donations have the ability to make life easier for others in the community.카지노 게임 컬렉션ť
The first day of the event was well attended with many students dropping off, sorting, and exchanging items. With a focus on reusing and recycling items, the initiative diverts waste away from landfills and contributes to a greener, more sustainable campus.
Community impact
At the end of each day, surplus items are donated to various local organizations including the Kingston Youth Shelter, Dawn House, Trellis HIV and Community Care.
카지노 게임 컬렉션śWe카지노 게임 컬렉션™re always in need of new and gently used items for our shelter and two transition houses, we also have a number of people who will be graduating from our programs 카지노 게임 컬렉션“ so it helps them out when they don카지노 게임 컬렉션™t have a lot of funds to get off the ground,카지노 게임 컬렉션ť says Anne Brown, Executive Director of Kingston Youth Shelter. 카지노 게임 컬렉션śPartnerships and events like this help create a dialogue that raises awareness in the community about the needs of not-for-profits.카지노 게임 컬렉션ť
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Note: This article originally appeared in the Queen's Gazette.