SIFE EcoActive is a student initiative at UNSW led by Ricky Cheng that is working on sustainability projects. The group has 6 key members studying fields related to sustainability. They created SIFE EcoActive to address serious sustainability issues and engage individuals to make a difference because relying solely on governments is not enough. Their current projects include making building resource recommendations to turn inefficient buildings green and labeling local seasonal food to promote sustainable purchasing. The group operates with creativity, passion, energy, and fast pacing to foster leadership skills while thinking big, green, and solutions oriented.
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Eco active sife 2011
1. An initiative of SIFE UNSW.
Founder & Project Leader
Ricky Cheng B Science Geology
2. Key People
Charles Luo B Photovoltaics Engineering
Winnie Tran B Commerce Liberal Studies
Anthea Lai B Commerce Liberal Studies
Raymond Leung B Renewable Energy Engineering
Terence Nhan B Science (Honours) Soil Science
Lara Edwards B Environmental Engineering
3. Why we need SIFE EcoActive?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=UxbV1jsr4pw&feature=user
Serious and Real Issue. UNSW is a world leader in this area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XxdLwmuG5eY&feature=player_embedded
We can not simply rely on government. Its up to the individual
to make a difference.
4. Projects
Sustainable Buildings Initiative - turning inefficient buildings
into greener buildings through resource productivity
recommendations.
Sustainable Food Initiative - Engaging the community to
purchase seasonal and locally sourced produce through a unique
labelling system recently developed by SIFE EcoActive.
5. How we do things at EcoActive?
Creativity, Passion & Energy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybdSzN2vr4w
Fast paced & Energetic.
Foster Communication and Leadership skills - Development.
