Achat local
- We support local farmers by purchasing their seasonal produce.
- We buy from local grocery stores who sell produce and products grown and processed in Québec or within 250km radius of our campus.
Compostage
We have three main area that create compost:
1. Household compost from food preparation and waste, all of which is composted onsite, and eventually spread on vegetable gardens.
2. 9-Horse Stable manure, which is composted and spread on gardens and lawns.
3. 25-Husky Kennel dog poop, which is mixed with bedding straw composted.
Faune et flore
Since 1994 we have funded and operated Cushing Nature Retreat - a provincially licensed wildlife rescue, rehabilitate and release facility, which remains one of the only privately funded facilities of its' kind in the province. For almost 3 decades we have rescued and released orphaned indigenous and educated our clients and students about environmental literacy.
Recyclage
- We are working with local recycling initiatives as provided by our MRC i.e. plastic, glass and can recyling.
Sans OGM
We don't purchase any products containing GMO.
Utilisation de produits biodégradables
All detergents used for washing i.e. laundry, kitchen and vehicles are biodegradable.
Vrac
We ever possible we purchase bulk i.e. rice, flour, grains and dried fruit to benefit from volume purchases and avoid excessive packaging.
