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For episode two, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of the recycling world here at MRU. Sustainability specialist, Jamie Dardarian, is back in the studio to break down our questions about recycling at MRU, and what students, faculty, and staff need to know.  Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear every episode - until then, keep practising sustainability in your own life one episode at a time...

For our first official episode back, we're exploring the complexities of eco grief. We spoke with students on the Mount Royal University (MRU) campus and learned what they knew (or didn't know) about eco grief. Later, we sat down with Amy Spark, a Program Specialist at the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, and showed her our student's responses to learn more about navigating eco grief in a busy, often...

Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability, where we put Calgary’s best and brightest sustainability ideas on your radar. Last season, we dove into a plethora of topics, from fast fashion, waste that's often overlooked, and sustainable swaps. We are thrilled to be back for season two, where we hope to uncover more sustainability efforts in YYC. We can't wait to show you what's in store and what develo...

Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability . We hope you missed us! In this holiday special episode of Spot On , the whole team hopped on the mic to explore the importance of sustainability during the busy holiday season. From gifting with intention to slowing down to enjoy time with friends and loved ones, we shared personal stories and family anecdotes from our holiday past. Tune in to listen to how...

Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability . We hope you missed us! In this episode of Spot On , we’re getting introspective and acknowledging waste we don’t think about with special guest Jamie Dardarian, a sustainability specialist at Mount Royal University. Jamie unpacks waste related to technology, books, and what university campuses do to try to be as sustainable as possible.  Subscribe to t...

Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability . We hope you missed us! In this episode of Spot On , we’re diving into the world of fast fashion and its impact on sustainability, with special guest Gini Weber, an assistant professor at Mount Royal University. Gini brought their expertise in marketing and sustainability to unpack what fast fashion really means—how social media, marketing trends, and a cult...

Welcome to the inaugural episode on Spot On: Sustainability , where we explore sustainability initiatives at universities across Calgary. This semester, we’re starting at Mount Royal University (MRU).  Meet our host Abi, our producer Bella, and our editor Julianna - they’ll be guides shining a spotlight on sustainability initiatives at the MRU campus and beyond! Sustainable swaps are somethin...

What does sustainability mean to you? However you define it, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Spot On Sustainability , where we put Calgary’s brightest sustainability ideas on your radar. From groundbreaking university research to community-driven innovation, this show spotlights the people shaping a more resilient, sustainable future. In every episode, we’ll take you inside Calgary’s un...