Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Peterborough Fesitval of Trees waste audit: Final report
Year: 2010, 2010
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Goodfellow, Jessica, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Festival of Trees, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Studies/Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Fesitval of Trees
Abstract: <p>The Festival of Trees is an annual festival that takes place in the Peterborough Memorial Centre during the holiday season. This year's festival opened on Tuesday, November 24th and closed on Sunday, November 29th.</p> more
Greening the Festival of Trees
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ori, Eva, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Festival of Trees, Other (oth): Trent University Dept of Environmental and Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>Audits were conducted, and results checked to calculate the amount of material that could have been recycled, reused or composted with a goal of working towards zero-waste generation, or a reduction of waste sent to the landfill.</p>
Local food sourcing feasibility study
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Morrison, Shannon, Creator (cre): Tyers, Sasha, Creator (cre): Cameron, Jacqueline, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Festival of Trees, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The project involved the Festival of Trees and how to "green" it with sustainable practices for the following year. Since the Festival beneficiaries are healthcare organizations, it was even more imperative that they promote and exercise healthy and sustainable practices. The "greening" process began in 2006 with a focus on waste reduction. The Preview Gala was… more
Greening the Festival of Trees
Year: 2006, 2006
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Tammemagi, Rein, Creator (cre): Loycker, Jonathan, Creator (cre): Brady, Emily, Creator (cre): McLachlan, Amanda, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Festival of Trees, Other (oth): Trent University Dept of Environmental and Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report examines all practices leading to the production of waste at the Peterborough Festival of Trees. This study was requested by the festival to examine its environmental impact on the community. The research was broken down into four subsections being waste, compost, packaging and food.</p>