The Earth Centre will be closed on Friday, March 29 for Good Friday. Regular hours will resume on Monday.
Wishing you a hoppy Easter,
The EC
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Earth Centre Co-Chair Applications
The Earth Centre is looking for co-chairs for the 2013-2014 school year! We would like to invite everyone (both undergraduates and graduates are welcome) to apply for these positions, no experience is required. We are looking for individuals who show strong leadership, commitment, and organization skills. You will find this an extremely rewarding position if you are passionate about sustainability and have an interest in environmental topics and initiatives.
The application is due by email to earthcentreatqueens@gmail.com by Wednesday March 6th at midnight. Please include your name and ‘Co-Chair Application’ in the subject line. Within the few days following the deadline, we will be in contact with you regarding further steps (ie. interviews).
We look forward to reading your applications!
<3 The current EC co-chairs
February Product of the Month
100% Recycled Wool Mittens
Are your hands getting cold from playing in the snow? Come check out our newest item, and also February’s Product of the Month! A local artisan named Laurie McCann hand-made these mittens from recycled felted wool sweaters.
They come in all sorts of colours and patterns and are only $10!
For more information, contact Laurie at laurie.mccann@live.com
Apply for Earth Centre Exec!
Do you love the Earth Centre? We’re looking for outgoing, dedicated individuals for our team! Don’t worry if you’ve never volunteered with the Earth Centre before; the positions are open to everyone. Feel free to email us any questions or concerns.
Please send your application to earthcentreatqueens@gmail.com by 11:00pm on Sunday, March 25. You can download the application here: Exec App 12-13
<3 The New Earth Centre Co-Chairs
March Product of the Month
Steward Bags – Produce Bag
Do you enjoy fruits and veggies? Of course you do!
Now you can avoiding those plastic produce bags at the grocery store by using these awesome mesh bags. They are 10′ by 12′ and have a drawstring to keep your fruits and vegetables safe. Find this and many more great products at the Earth Center.
New Merch!!
The Earth Center is pleased to announce the addition of two new products our store:
1) Mesh Produce Bags by StewardBags (http://www.stewardbags.ca/)
We know that you like to eat vegetables, and now you can avoid those plastic produce bags by using these awesome mesh bags!
2) Compost Bin Liners by Bag to Earth (http://www.bagtoearth.com/)
Keep your compost bins slime-free with these awesome liners. They are full compatible with Kingston’s recycling policy!
Come by and check out these cool new products today!
Queen’s Conference on Water
The Earth Centre and our friends, STRIVE, are hosting a conference on water issues to raise awareness about the bottled water ban at Queen’s which is set to begin in September, 2012. Our speakers will adress a number of pertinent water issues, including bottled water and the impacts of oil spills on freshwater ecosystems (related to the Northern Gateway Pipeline).
This event will be held 6:30-9:30pm in Dunning Auditorium. Entrance is free and complimentary refreshments and snacks will be offered.
Please remember your reusable mug!
Check out the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/238449302902613/
And the Earth Centre website: http://www.queensearthcentre.org/?page_id=665
Product of the Month:
Nature Clean - Laundry Liquid
Using Natureclean laundry liquid is a great way to give your clothes a natural clean. This laundry liquid is manufactered without Enzymes, Phosphates, EDTA & NTA (phosphate replacements which are environmentally hazardous), Chlorine Bleach, Synthetic Dyes & Perfumes, or Optical Brighteners. Instead, this detergen is derived from vegtables – palm kernal and corn oil. The result is a hypoallergenic product that still does a great job cleaning. At the Earth Center, we sell both the unscented and citrus blossum versions of this product. A 1 L bottle will do you for a whopping 43 loads!
Get your hands on this great product and many more at the Earth Center.
$ 7.00
We are Open!
The Earth Centre is officially open for winter semester for all of your shopping and reading needs. We will be open Monday to Friday, 10-5, so feel free to come by to take a look.
We love visitors! Come in for a chat, a book or vegan shampoo, whatever tickles your fancy.
<3 The Earth Centre Exec
Holiday Hours and More!
The Earth Centre will be closed December 10th until January 8th.
We will keep our normal 10-5 hours in the first week of exams, so come pick up some winter hand balm and other essentials!
We know you’ll have more time to read over the holidays, so we are extending our book due dates to allow you to take out books from our library and read them by your parents’ fireplace… as snow falls quietly outside the window, dusting the trees with a soft, white blanket and turning your backyard into a winter wonderland…
…This wonderful image could become a reality if you borrow books from the EC library.
If you have a book out right now that you haven’t quite finished, just come in and renew it to keep it over the holidays!
<3 The Awesome EC Exec