Environmental Representatives

RU Environemtnal Representatives play an important role in promoting sustainability on campus. This section contains information on resources, support networks, leadership, roles and responsibilites. 

SRC Environmental Councillor supports the Enviro Reps, and:
1. Represent the SRC on the Environmental Committee
2. Engage the University on the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Policy
3. Coordinate all environmental programmes on bahalf of the SRC
4. Promote environmental awareness within the hall system and across campus
5. Promote the incorporation of the environmental issues within the cuuiculum by liaising with the Academic Councillor
6. Assist students on any initiatives relating to environmental concerns


Enviro Reps Roles and Responsibilities

Promote environmental awareness and action as well as organise and oversee environmental activities in the res/hall.
Key focus areas include (see the Enviro Reps Guide‌‌‌‌‌):

  • Promote environmental awareness and action in your res/hall throughout the year.
  • Ensure ongoing, efficient and effective continuation of residence water-wise and waste-wise activities, involving all residents.
  • Organise at least one additional environmental project (focusing on energy/sustainable travel/biodiversity/other) during the year, and involve residents.
  • Involve resident in at least two environmental events on campus.
  • Report on activities at House Meetings and to the SRC Environmental Councillor.
  • Hand over records of res environmental activities to next Environmental Rep before November exams.
     

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    Last Modified: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:34:49 SAST