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Volunteer of the Semester: Annie Nguyen
Every semester, Embark takes time to acknowledge and celebrate our superstar volunteers. While we host semesterly volunteer socials, we have also created...
What does GREEN mean to Me? -Part 1
With a Bachelor in Biological Sciences, it should be a piece of cake to write about something green: I read and talk about that every single day! Does...
Introducing, Embark’s New Food Systems Change Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Sumara and I am so happy to be the new Food Systems Change coordinator for Embark.Talking and learning about food system...
Are paper towels or hand dryers greener for the environment?
Hand washing: it’s a big deal! At least that’s what the plethora of multi-step posters want you to believe. And they’re right. We all know that hand...
Welcoming Ali, Embark’s New Executive Director
I'm Ali White, Embark's new Executive Director. Last week I trained with Erin and got re-oriented on all things Embark! Bit of background on me - I grew...
Time for a greener space
What houseplant are you? Green your space! Find your most relatable companion. Rubber Plant Easy growing plantNice glossy leavesKeep warm Spends...
Green Halloween
What does green mean to you? To me, Green can be a relaxing color for the human eye, resembling nature, meaning to be environmental-friendly, or zero...
Welcoming Lisa, Embark’s New Design & Communications Specialist
Ett ödmjukt hallå! (a humble hello!) I’m Lisa Salomonsson [sa.lo.mon. sən], and I am truly joyful and honoured to join Embark in the role of Design and...
Volunteer of the Semester: Taegan McFarlane
Every semester, Embark takes time to acknowledge and celebrate our superstar volunteers. While we host semesterly volunteer socials, we have also created...
Welcoming Katerina, Embark’s New Sustainability Peer Program Coordinator
Introducing Katerina Cookson, our new Sustainability Peer Program Coordinator. Read below about what sustainability means to her and her journey to get...
Building a Pedestrian-Friendly City
Photo Credit: Car Free Day 2017 Nature has made Vancouver a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Especially in summer, I like walking along the English Bay...
Camping Sustainably
It’s finally Summer semester! The sun is shining and, whether you’re on a break from school or still taking a couple classes, camping is the perfect way...
The Future of British Columbia
This is the final episode for the first season of Sustainability Circle. Navreet and Teghan get to talk to British Columbia’s Minister of Environment and...
Welcoming Ruth, Embark’s New Programs Manager
Embark would like to welcome Ruth Elizabeth Briggs to the team as our new Programs Manager. Since this role is central to all of Embark's programming and...
Building Bridges
Teghan and Navreet have the opportunity to talk to Wade Grant, a nominee for Vancouver city councillor as part of the Non-Partisan Association and former...
BLOG POST SUBMISSION
What type of content can you submit? Writers are encouraged to share sustainability through their lens and take any interesting thought, story or idea and create content.
It could be features, articles, interviews, poetry/prose, dispatches, reviews, photography, illustration, and/or videography.
The only requirement is that the created content falls under one of the following Embark Sustainability priority areas or their intersections:
- Climate Equity
- Food Justice
POST RECOMMENDATIONS
- Write about what you are passionate about and that aligns with priority areas. Or challenge yourself in creating something new.
- Think critically rather than just making statements.
- Be creative.
KEEPING JUSTICE, EQUITY, DECOLONIZATION, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN MIND
Ask yourself the following questions while writing:
- What communities does this topic affect and why?
- What systemic barriers are involved in this topic?
- Who benefits from the current systems in place?
- How does my positionality affect my understanding of this topic? How can I address this in my piece?
If you have any questions contact our Design & Communications Manager, communications@embarksustainability.org