Enactus

• N.B. university students use recycled oranges to make enviro-friendly corkboards

  A group of Mount Allison University students have developed a unique way of transforming recycled orange peels into a handy product that can be used every day.

  Dec 15, 2022
  
• Okanagan College business students off to Enactus nationals after wins at virtual western regionals

  Okanagan College won three first-place titles at the recent Enactus Western Canada regionals. The nationals will take place in May.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
  
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• U of A students look to convert hemp waste into eco-friendly menstrual products

  Alberta is the second-largest producer of hemp but much of it goes unused, according to Nicole Sanchez, a fourth-year-student studying business, economics and law and project manager of Hempact.

  Consumer

  Aug 11, 2019
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• University of Alberta students are giving trash a second life

  A group of more than 60 students at the University of Alberta are turning food waste into new hygiene products and household cleaners, all for a good cause.

  Consumer

  Mar 23, 2017
• Toronto students give up holidays to help locals in India, Egypt

  While their classmates head home for the holidays, a handful of university students from Toronto will be spending much of their winter break in villages in India and Egypt, teaching locals how to build and sell affordable water filters

  Dec 18, 2016
• North end Halifax youth getting set to launch food subscription service

  Square Roots is a new social enterprise about to launch in Halifax's north-end that offers bi-weekly food subscriptions. aimed at fighting food insecurity, food deserts and food waste in Nova Scotia.

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2016
• Okanagan College business students, faculty get national recognition

  A team of 24 students from OC's school of business participated in the event, bringing home multiple podium finishes.

  May 13, 2016
• Kelowna students launch program to help bridge technology-age gap

  The seniors were taught how to turn the iPad on, adjust volume controls, take photos, FaceTime with family members and how to post, like and comment on Facebook.

  Apr 8, 2016
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• Aboriginal entrepreneurs awarded for business pitches

  Aboriginal entrepreneurs pitched their business plans at the Aboriginal Youth Idea Challenge for a chance to win $10,000 on the weekend in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2015