OPIRG Firsts

Coordinator of VolunteersEventsPublic Interest Projects

Nov 12

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Since 1995, OPIRG McMaster has been a place for students to explore social and environmental concerns, with a goal of making a positive impact. With few barriers to taking action, we have been at the forefront of many issues like Fair Trade, Sustainable Transportation, Waste Reduction, and, well, here's a selection:

1995 - Campus Waste Audits

1996 -Vegetable Gardens on Campus

1996 - Clothing Swap!

997 - Native Species Garden on Campus

1998 - Hamilton's first volunteer-run non-profit bike repair shop Recycle Cycles

1998 - David Suzuki to Campus

1999 - Organized a Bicycle Art Show at Art Gallery of Hamilton

1999 - Supermarket Tour Guide

2000 - Car Free Day in Hamilton

2002 - Hosted Municipal-focused Conference

2003 - Effective advocacy to have pedestrian crossing light on Cootes/Sanders

2005 - Fruit Tree Project