For the second year in a row, we asked the Sheridan community to nominate a peer or colleague whose contributions – big or small – show they are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and their community.
We’re thrilled to introduce you to this year’s group of Mission Zero Heroes.
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Ravi Balasubramanian
Ravi Balasubramanian
Ravi advocates for a greener lifestyle and workplace by regularly sharing tips and tricks for simple “green” changes that will have a long-term impact. His colleagues say that he has made a significant difference in their mindsets and guides them to live more sustainably by encouraging them to use reusable coffee mugs and water bottles. An avid cyclist, Ravi often bikes to work and participates in community meetings to advocate for more cycle paths in Mississauga.
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Ellina Boufal
Ellina Boufal
Ellina has always believed in “being the change you wish to see in the world.” An avid vegetarian, she tries to only use organic and cruelty-free makeup, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, and shampoos. Her friends say that she helps spread awareness about how to live more sustainably and demonstrate the health benefits of a green diet. She has also participated in several initiatives focused on picking up litter, both in cities and near the oceans. She hopes to inspire other students to make the world a better place.
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Craig Brazil
Craig Brazil
Craig helped design and build the prototype for a 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis Pedal Powered Water Purification System -- or "water bike" -- as part of the 2017 WorldSkills Industrial Mechanics competition. The bike is made to be used in parts of the world where electricity supplies are unreliable or non-existent, giving access to clean drinking water in developing countries. The system has gone on to become a cornerstone of the newly built WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai, China.
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Kyle Budge
Kyle Budge
Kyle worked with Dan Casey to implement SSU's goal of bringing bees to campus. In partnership with Teddy Bee Honey, an organization owned and operated by Sheridan alumnus Ted Parkes, the team was able to bring four beehives to Sheridan in July 2021.
Kyle walks, rollerblades, takes public transit, and carpools whenever he can. He uses exclusively reusable water bottles and canvas shopping bags and tries to live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. -
Frank Carusi
Frank Carusi
Frank has helped his classmates reduce their carbon footprints by offering to drive them to campus, keeping them from having to drive their own cars or take an Uber. He actively recycles and composts, and uses reusable water bottles and reusable shopping bags whenever possible. During the summer months, he’ll grow his own vegetables.
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Dan Casey
Dan Casey
The Sheridan Student Union (SSU) was able to realize its two-year-old dream of bringing bees to Sheridan this past summer through an initiative spearheaded by Dan Casey. In partnership with Teddy Bee Honey, an organization owned and operated by Sheridan alumnus Ted Parkes, four hives were set up in July 2021 to encourage sustainability in our campus communities.
In his day-to-day work, Dan incorporates sustainability into many other SSU operations, including giving customers discounts on reusable mugs in coffee houses and offering 100% compostable packaging on all food and beverage products, where possible, to eliminate single-use plastics. -
Kyumin Lee
Kyumin Lee
Kyumin Lee inspires his classmates to be more aware of their environment, and shares tips for how to reduce waste effectively and efficiently. For example, when recycling a plastic bottle, Kyumin recommends separating the bottle from its cap – two kinds of plastics that will eventually need to be sorted separately. An automobile enthusiast, Kyumin Lee is also knowledgeable about the effects of greenhouse gas emissions and is always ready to provide advice when it comes to reducing the environmental impact of cars.
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Inderdeep Singh
Inderdeep Singh
A Mission Zero volunteer, Inderdeep is currently working on a food management app to help reduce food waste as part of his capstone project. He is also a part of EDGE’s Social Impact Catalyst, powered by RBC Future Launch, which aims to use entrepreneurship to develop solutions that support climate justice.
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Herb Sinnock
Herb Sinnock
Herb isn’t only responsible for captaining Sheridan’s current sustainability initiatives – he also played a key role in developing the college’s overarching sustainability strategy, setting up Sheridan’s Office for Sustainability over a decade ago. Herb envisioned and set in motion Sheridan’s Zero-Waste plan to eliminate waste going to landfills and kick-started the implementation of the Integrated Energy and Climate Master Plan (IECMP). As an award-winning advocate for sustainability, Herb inspires his teammates and the Sheridan community to live more sustainably.
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Luan Truong
Luan Trong
Alongside his responsibilities as a student, Luan works as a peer mentor, helping new students navigate Sheridan. He is also a returning member of Sheridan’s Mission Zero volunteer group and has a keen interest in building new natural places on campus. When volunteering to plant trees as part of a Mission Zero initiative, Luan arrived early to every tree-planting session. He uses a canvas tote bag whenever he goes grocery shopping.