UNBC embraced a wide variety of perspectives on sustainability and what that means on Tuesday, during the university's 13th annual Green Day.
Rather than focus on one aspect of sustainability like recycling or green energy, Green Day co-ordinator Teal Randle said she wanted this year's event to be open to a wide variety of ideas about how to reach a sustainable future.
"It's really important to have different perspectives, that way we can get to know our community better," Randle said. "Especially in the north and Prince George – it's such an industry-based community."
Many major industrial players in the region are being innovative and finding solutions to do business more sustainability, she said.
Twenty-one vendors and exhibitors took part in the event, displaying everything from homemade handicrafts to high-tech electric vehicles.
"They all have their own way of promoting sustainability," Randle said.
Holding events like Green Day is important, she added, because they offer hope for the future. Much of what people hear about the climate and environment is negative, and its important for people to know there is things they can do to make a better future.
As a student studying environmental science, Randle said "there is no other option" to be optimistic humanity can address the environmental challenges its facing.
Interim UNBC president Geoff Payne said Green Day is an opportunity to celebrate UNBC's commitment to be Canada's "green university."
