Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Evaluation of the implementation of Trent University's 'No Sweat' policy
In 2002, Trent University adopted a 'No Sweat' policy to ensure garments manufactured for the University are made under humane working conditions in compliance with standards set by the International Labour Organization (ILO). This report is the summation of a project proposed by OPIRG Peterborough, through the TCCBE, to build continuity and cohesion in the application of the policy at Trent University.
Supermarket tour: health chapter
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.
Public forum organizing
The Activist School of the CSFTN (Canadian Student Fair Trade Network) provided a great forum for fair trade practitioners, activists, and academics to meet and discuss fair trade ...
OPIRG's volunteer services: exploring issues of structure, inclusiveness and self-definition
The report explores the relationship between the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) in Peterborough and its volunteers. The report presents and reflects on the main findings and recommendations of a research undertaken in 2004, which was called by last year's OPIRG's Board of Directors.
Women, health and the welfare state: a working book
This document is a transition report on the organization of a conference entitled 'Women, Health and Welfare State,' held at Trent University. The report first outlines the considerations taken into account on the part of the organizers as to how to make the conference an inclusive event, such as venue accessibility, dietary needs and childcare services.