{"id":19106,"date":"2024-10-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?p=19106"},"modified":"2024-09-30T11:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T10:58:59","slug":"reintroducing-holly-sgo-project-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/reintroducing-holly-sgo-project-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"(Re)Introducing: Holly, SGO Project Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019m not usually one to write about myself, but here we go again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, it\u2019s Holly\u2014back for a third(!!) year as one of your Student Green Officers! A lot has changed since last time<\/a><\/strong>, so I thought I\u2019d take a moment to catch you all up. I\u2019ve now graduated from Games Design which I loved so much that I managed to end up lecturing part-time on it, and, when I\u2019m not teaching, I\u2019m finishing up my Masters by Research. If you read my first ever blog post, you\u2019ll know that I\u2019ve always been fascinated by the way people connect with the world around them. Growing up by the sea, that connection was impossible to ignore. It\u2019s where I learned to appreciate nature, from the smallest fish to the massive lobsters that used to hide in tyres at low tide to avoid the seagulls. But over time, I\u2019ve also seen how delicate that balance is, and how much our actions can impact the planet, whether we realise it or not. That\u2019s part of why I\u2019m back for another year in this role \u2014 I believe we still have so much more to do, and I\u2019m eager to continue making a difference. So, what\u2019s changed since my first year at the SGO? Well, if anything, my commitment to sustainability has deepened. Over the past few years, I\u2019ve been involved in some incredible projects on campus, from completing Carbon Literacy Training<\/a><\/strong>, to helping out with Potter & Prune<\/a><\/strong> (every Wednesday from 2 til 4pm, by the way!), to hosting bake sales and tote bag painting events. The best part? Seeing so many of you getting involved! Whether it was swapping single-use plastics for reusable alternatives or taking part in our pizza oven events, I\u2019ve been so appreciative of the enthusiasm and dedication of our community here at CCCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image description: Holly as a young child and an adult man on the beach<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability, for me, has always been about more than just environmental action. It\u2019s about fostering a sense of community, of shared responsibility. The more I learn about sustainability, the more I realise it\u2019s all interconnected \u2014 people, ecosystems, societies. Every action we take, no matter how small, ripples outward. That\u2019s why I\u2019m so excited to continue in this role \u2014 to keep exploring how we can all work together to protect not just our planet, but each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the past few years, I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about how we measure progress. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in big, sweeping changes, but I\u2019ve come to appreciate the small victories just as much. Whether it\u2019s seeing more students carrying reusable water bottles or hearing someone talk about how they started composting at home, these little moments add up. They remind me that change doesn\u2019t always have to be monumental \u2014 it can start with a single choice, and grow from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll be the first to admit that it can be daunting to think about the sheer scale of the environmental challenges we face. Climate change, deforestation, pollution \u2014 it\u2019s a lot to take in. But what keeps me motivated is knowing that we\u2019re not in this alone. We\u2019re a community, and every step we take, we take together. That\u2019s the beauty of sustainability \u2014 it\u2019s something we can all contribute to, no matter where we are or what we\u2019re studying. And I truly believe that by working together, we can make a real difference. And, with the university\u2019s Vision 2030 framework, sustainability is embedded even deeper into life here at CCCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image description: a lanscape of green fields and the ocean beyond them<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, my goal as a Student Green Officer is simple: to inspire others to see the beauty in the world around us, and to encourage each of you to take small steps toward living more sustainably. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned environmental advocate or just starting to think about your impact, there\u2019s always something new to learn, and always a way to get involved (like signing up for one of our Carbon Literacy Training sessions!) So here\u2019s to another year of learning, growing, and making a difference. I\u2019m excited to see where this journey takes us, and I can\u2019t wait to work alongside all of you again. Whether you\u2019re interested in our events, volunteering with us, or just chatting about sustainability, I\u2019m always happy to help.

By Holly Steventon, SGO Project Officer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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