Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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: a research framework / OPIRG ethical food sourcing
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Disher, Steve, Creator (cre): Goodchild, Hayley, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The major goal of this project was to begin documenting and researching about ethical food sourcing movements happening at universities nationally. Project research included: fair trade, ethical sourcing, procurement policies.</p>
Full Text: OPIRG Ethical Food Sourcing Project – A Research Framework Steve Disher and Hayley Goodchild ERST-CAST 334H A Joint TCCBE-OPIRG Research Project Project ID: 858 Call Number: 604 Dis 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction to the Project………………………………………………..3 …
Supermarket tour: alternatives section
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brodeur, Elisha, Creator (cre): Howarth, Elaine, Creator (cre): Karavidas, Nick, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: Food co-operatives ; Community supported agriculture ; Farmers' markets ; Growing food while growing bonds ; You say you want a revolution? ; Other options which will satisfy your grumbling belly ... and feed your soul ; Food for thought ; Localism ; Slow food movement ; Organics ; Fair trade.</p> more
Supermarket tour: health chapter
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lee, Juby, Creator (cre): Stygall, Christopher, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: the health effects and political issues around "bottled water" ; profiles of various food additives in our food; environmental and health impacts: packaging and distribution of food; other signs of sickness in our food system.</p> more
Are Peterborough's public spaces accessible?
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Reid, Amanda, Creator (cre): Pearce, Trisha, Supporting host (sht): Sadleir House, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The goal of this project is to examine levels of accessibility within public space in the City of Peterborough. The authors are comparing Sadleir House to other public spaces (Market Hall, Lions Club, Peterborough Public Library, George Street United Church) to highlight the need for Sadleir House to be renovated to improve its level of accessibility.</p>
Full Text: Are Peterborough’s Public Spaces Accessible? Amanda Reid and Trisha Pearce Geography 470 Research in Human Geography Trent University April 2007 Table of Contents Acknowledgments…………………………………………………………………..….…. 3 Abstract………… …
The industrialization of farming
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bickle, Alice, Creator (cre): Cartwright, Jennie, Creator (cre): Ingram, Janal, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The industrialization of farming refers to the transformation whereby farms have become larger-scale, declined in number, and integrated more directly into production and marketing relationships with processors through vertical integrations. This project examines the implications of industrialized farming, including employment, crop quality, environmental impacts, and commodification of… more
Full Text: Supermarket Tour Manual – Industrialization of Farming in Canada Includes: Final Report By Alice Bickle, Jennie Cartwright, and Janal Ingram Completed for: OPIRG Supervising Professor: Prof. Paula Anderson, Trent University Trent Centre for …