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2019 Holiday Shutdown

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Climate action – it’s up to all of us! Big or small, every action counts.

DYK?

 Switch off, turn down, unplug, and close are great ways to

  • Use resources well
  • Reduce impact on the climate
  • Be a climate activist

Just taking a few moments to turn off lights and devices, unplug things that don’t need to be running over the holidays, and closing blinds/curtains adds up! How much? Enough to power multiple homes for a month. Really!

Take a little time to fill in a holiday shutdown list, and we'll crunch the numbers to show estimated energy avoidance.

We want to show some appreciation for your climate action virtuosity!

Fill in and submit a holiday shutdown checklist will get you entered into a draw for some fun prizes.

Live in Residence?  

We’ve got vouchers for the Campus Store or Food Services (winner’s choice) that could be yours.

Work here?

We have a remote control power cube, reusable cutlery + Food Service vouchers, and a reusable hot beverage container + Food Services voucher that you could win.

How to play

Residence

*This is an online Google form. If that doesn’t work for you, download a printable form. Fill it in, scan (or take a picture) and send it to Sustainability@viu.ca

VIU Employee

*This is an online Google form. If that doesn’t work for you, click here for a printable form. Fill it in, scan (or take a picture) and send it to Sustainability@viu.ca

Final day for submission is December 20, 2019

SDG 13 Climate Action

By engaging in this activity, you've contributed to SDG 13, Climate Action. Well done you!