Sustainable SMU

Sustainability at
Saint Mary's

Saint Mary's University Sustainability Pledge

I pledge to:

1) explore and understand the social, economic, and environmental impacts my choices have on

the world,

2) engage myself to rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle in that order,

3) transform myself, wherever possible, into a more sustainably aware and educated individual, and

4) use the knowledge and experience I gain at Saint Mary’s to improve the sustainability of the

communities in which I live, learn and work.

Turn off lights when not in use / Change light bulbs to CFLs

I already do this
I will do it
I don’t think it makes a difference /or/ I can not commit to this at this time
Sustainability issues aren’t important to me

Turn off your personal computer when not in use / Set sleep mode on your computer

I already do this
I will do it
I don’t think it makes a difference /or/ I can not commit to this at this time
Sustainability issues aren’t important to me

Drink tap water instead of bottled water

I already do this
I will do it
I don’t think it makes a difference /or/ I can not commit to this at this time
Sustainability issues aren’t important to me

Try walking, cycling, public transit and carpooling

I already do this
I will do it
I don’t think it makes a difference /or/ I can not commit to this at this time
Sustainability issues aren’t important to me

Recycling at home, school and work

I already do this
I will do it
I don’t think it makes a difference /or/ I can not commit to this at this time
Sustainability issues aren’t important to me

Name / Group:

Email:

Arts
Commerce
Science
Engineering
Staff
Faculty
Other: (ie: Residence - Floor number) explain

Year of studying / Degree

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Bachelor
Honors
Master
Doctorate

I would like to receive newsletters and notices regarding sustainability related activities on campus.
Yes
No

Your participation is voluntary, you may leave any question blank that you do not wish to answer or you may cease to participate at any time. This pledge is non-academic in nature; however, responses may be analyzed aggregately for the purpose of improving the sustainability programs on campus. If you have any questions or concerns about the pledge, please contact Shelley Price-Finn at shelley.price-finn@smu.ca. By submitting a completed pledge, you are indicating that you have consented to participate. Thank you, we greatly appreciate your time and contribution to the program.