Green Exchange

Green Exchange
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 4:00am to Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 4:00am

In conjunction with Waste Reduction Week, OCAD's Sustainability Task Force invites OCAD students, faculty and staff to exchange or recycle outdated electronics.

Many people have the knowledge, but do not have the means to properly recycle technology. Over the course of two days, the OCAD community can bring in outdated electronics and either leave it for another person to reuse or to have it properly recycled.

Drop off old mobile phones, computers and related items (including peripherals like keyboards, mice, cables, monitors, printers, PDAs etc.), old TVs*, VCRs or other entertainment devices, as well as old batteries and printer cartridges. What can be reused will be salvaged by those that want it, while non-salvageable will be collected by Greentec for proper dismantlement, salvage, recycling and disposal.

Please note that all personal data should be erased from devices prior to drop off.

*Older wooden-boxed televisions cannot be accepted.

Come by to pick up information on living a more sustainable lifestyle, and your chance to win green prizes or giveaways!

IT Service and Campus Life are actively seeking modest sponsorships from vendors and other partners to cover associated costs for the event.

The Green Exchange is organized by OCAD’s Sustainability Task Force, and generously supported by the Office the of President, Office of the Vice-President, Finance & Administration, OCADSU, IT Services, the Service Bureau, Campus Life & Career Services, AV & Imaging Services, Human Resources, Admissions & Recruitment, Green Palette, Xerox, Bullfrog Power, Zerofootprint, IBM, Loblaws, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Aboveground Art Supplies and Toronto Hydro.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD Main Lobby 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
mmandoda@ocad.ca
Cost: 
Free

Green Exchange

Event Poster
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 1:00pm to 8:00pm

This event is part of a month-long series of sustainability events at OCAD University called sMarch

Hosted by OCADU's ongoing sustainability initiatives, the Indigenous Visual Culture Program, the First Generation Program and the OCADU Library's Learning Zone.

Green Exchange is your opportunity to exchange or recycle your outdated technology! Students, faculty, and staff can bring in their outdated electronics and either leave it for another person to reuse or to have it properly recycled. What can be reused will be salvaged by those that want it, while non-salvageable will be collected by GreenTec, Think Recycle and RPR Environmental for proper dismantlement, recycling and disposal.

Electronics that are accepted:
Digital cameras, mobile phones, computers, laptops and related items (including peripherals such as keyboards, mice, cables, monitors, printers, PDAs etc.), old TVs, VCRs or other audio-visual devices, as well as old batteries and printer cartridges.

Some Important Things to consider:
• Please note that all personal data should be erased from devices prior to drop off.
*We cannot accept any electronic items that come in contact with water or food (such as humidifiers, coffee makers or microwaves) or encased in wood, such as speakers and older television sets.

Material Trading Post
Students, Faculty and Staff are welcome to bring their unused or unwanted art supplies and/or collect "new" supplies to experiment with new approaches in their creative endeavours.

This event is part of sMarch, a month long series of sustainability events at OCAD University.

Venue & Address: 
Main Lobby 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Website: 
http://www.facebook.com/events/599815046760533
Cost: 
Free

Design Abroad: India Info Session

Event Poster
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

An opportunity to study abroad

Design Abroad: India is an exciting opportunity
for students in both the Faculty of Design and the Faculty of Art to travel, explore and to co-design with a local community in rural India. This 1.0 credit elective course will run from May 12 to May 30, 2014 in Malavli, India (101 km from Mumbai). If you are/will be a third year student or above at the end of the winter term (April 2014) and have a 70% overall average or higher, submit your application today

Venue & Address: 
Central Hall, Room 230 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
stranum@faculty.ocadu.ca
Cost: 
Free