Sustainability intranet site launches
Find resources and tips specific for faculty and staff, just in time for Sustainability Month
October is Sustainability Month, and that means it’s time to renew our focus on actions we can all take to reduce our environmental footprint.
UM’s Climate Action Plan focuses on overarching actions related to energy, transportation, waste and land. There are also ways for each of us to get involved on a daily basis.
To make it easier for faculty and staff to find the information they need to be sustainable in their work routines, the Office of Sustainability has launched an intranet page with helpful tips and resources. All you need is your @umanitoba.ca email address to sign in to the intranet and learn more about sustainability actions.
Here are the top four things you will find on the site.
Training and resources
The Sustainability intranet site has some great tips and resources to help faculty and staff join in the effort to reach our sustainability goals.
Take the Sustainability Course. This free, self-guided resource gives participants an introduction to climate action, waste and food choice, along with an overview of resources and options available on UM campuses.
Become a Green Office Representative and help initiate changes in your office space to support healthy lifestyle choices, make our campus more sustainable and provide an outstanding working environment.
Plus, check out the green office plant guide and learn about the benefits of greening your indoor space.
Planning an event? Go for green event certification. Make your next department meeting, conference or workshop a sustainable one with tips and resources for creating a greener event.
Waste reduction tips
Did you know that by using the appropriate waste disposal method on campus, we can reduce contamination in waste streams and ensure waste is handled responsibly?
Find all that you need to know about the office composting program, how to dispose of batteries and ink cartridges, electronic waste, lab equipment and more.
Using energy and water efficiently in the office
Managing buildings and utilities, such as electricity and water use, is something all departments, colleges and units play an important role in.
In addition to simple things like turning out the lights when you leave a room or dressing for the temperature of the office instead of using space heaters, you can find other tips to reduce energy consumption that are specific to working in an office or lab environment.
Green your commute with transportation tips
The second largest source of emissions at UM is transportation. UM is investing in electrifying our fleet vehicles and identifying opportunities to reduce business and research travel, but there are also things each of us can do to reduce our transportation emissions.
Reduce your emissions on your way to work by carpooling, taking a bus or cycling. UM offers carpool parking, cycling facilities on campus, and information on bus routes to Fort Garry, Bannatyne and William Norrie campuses.
Need to travel between the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses? Hop on the No. 36 Northwest Super Express route and leave your parking worries behind.
Looking for more information and inspiration? Follow the Office of Sustainability on Instagram or YouTube and sign up for the Sustainability newsletter to learn more ways to be sustainable.
October is Sustainability Month. All month long we are raising awareness and highlighting ways you can get involved in sustainability initiatives on campus.