Sustainability News Archive
Sustainability News
Making UM more sustainable for everyone
November 19, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is refreshing its sustainability strategy.
November 19, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is refreshing its sustainability strategy.
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Carpool to UM and reduce your carbon footprint
November 4, 2024 —
There are things each one of us can do to help reduce our commuting footprint. If you are not ready to take the bus or ride a bike to campus, carpooling can help you reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
November 4, 2024 —
There are things each one of us can do to help reduce our commuting footprint. If you are not ready to take the bus or ride a bike to campus, carpooling can help you reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Get funded: Apply for the UM Green Investment Fund today!
October 29, 2024 —
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact on our campus and beyond?
October 29, 2024 —
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact on our campus and beyond?
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Become a GO-Rep and join a community of sustainability-minded colleagues
October 15, 2024 —
When Anna Nekola started at the university in January this year, she was surprised to find that sustainability was part of the culture at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, where she works as an educational developer.
October 15, 2024 —
When Anna Nekola started at the university in January this year, she was surprised to find that sustainability was part of the culture at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, where she works as an educational developer.
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Finding a home for useful, yet unwanted, things
October 8, 2024 —
Every year, about 1.200 students move into residence at the Fort Garry Campus. Students may not have a lot of stuff when they arrive to their dorm room, but as they settle into their space, they begin to accumulate a lot of items for daily living.
October 8, 2024 —
Every year, about 1.200 students move into residence at the Fort Garry Campus. Students may not have a lot of stuff when they arrive to their dorm room, but as they settle into their space, they begin to accumulate a lot of items for daily living.
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Sustainability intranet site launches
September 27, 2024 —
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.
September 27, 2024 —
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.
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Changes to waste disposal on campus
September 13, 2024 —
Looking to dispose of an item on campus, but not sure where to go? Visit the new sustainability intranet site which has a specific waste page dedicated to proper disposal of specific items on campus.
September 13, 2024 —
Looking to dispose of an item on campus, but not sure where to go? Visit the new sustainability intranet site which has a specific waste page dedicated to proper disposal of specific items on campus.
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Become a Sustainability Ambassador this fall
August 22, 2024 —
The Sustainability Ambassador program is a volunteer leadership program for students interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at UM.
August 22, 2024 —
The Sustainability Ambassador program is a volunteer leadership program for students interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at UM.
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What do you do when the spark runs out?
June 10, 2024 —
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.
June 10, 2024 —
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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Reduce emissions – and get active – with Commuter Challenge and Bike to Work Day
May 28, 2024 —
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.
May 28, 2024 —
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.