Did you know that end-of-life battery recycling is mandated by the Province of Manitoba? This means that batteries cannot be disposed of in the landfill or recycling bins. Since its inception in 2011, the University of Manitoba’s Battery Recycling Program has diverted more than 5.7 tonnes of common household batteries from landfill, the equivalent of approximately 3 hippopotamuses.
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UM is again participating in two popular summer sustainability events – Commuter Challenge (June 2-8) and Bike to Work Day (June 11). All UM students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate.
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Each year, the University of Manitoba Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrates the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance UM’s commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. The 2024 recipients have been selected.
Asper School of Business, Environment Earth and Resources, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Indigenous, Office of Sustainability, Price Faculty of Engineering, Staff, Students