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Campus Sustainability Map Launches

November 17, 2023 — 
The Office of Sustainability has launched a brand-new interactive map that highlights sustainability features and pedestrian and cycling trails on campus.

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Waste collection bin in University Centre

Textiles, e-waste and plastics, oh my!

October 12, 2023 — 
Waste Reduction Week 2023 is Oct. 16 to 20, and the Office of Sustainability has some interactive events planned to help us all explore the themes of a circular economy.

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Driving towards a greener campus

October 11, 2023 — 
VIDEO: See how the University of Manitoba is setting an example and inspiring change in the province by exploring innovative solutions around energy consumption that are paving the road for a more sustainable future.

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earth, seen from space

Dedication to a healthier planet: 10 Office of Sustainability milestones

October 3, 2023 — 
2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the Office of Sustainability at the University of Manitoba. Through innovative practices, programs and resources, including the UM Climate Action Plan, it has made significant sustainable impacts. With much, much more on the horizon, let’s look back at 10 milestones from the first of many chapters in sustainability and climate action at UM.

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Waste collection bin in University Centre

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Expanded waste streams coming to a hallway near you

June 1, 2023 — 
UM is excited to announce the addition of new hallway waste bin infrastructure in 10 buildings at the Fort Garry Campus.

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Bike tour along southwest rapid transit path.

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Get ready to move, sustainably

May 24, 2023 — 
Gear up to participate in two popular summer sustainability events, Bike to Work Day and the Commuter Challenge.

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Help create a better planet

April 12, 2023 — 
Sustainability engagement and opportunities on UM campuses

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Students walk the path in front of Tier Building on Fort Garry campus in winter 2020.

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UM 2023 Sustainability Award Winners

March 27, 2023 — 
Each year the university celebrates students, staff and faculty who are actively working towards bettering sustainability on campus. The following winners of the 2023 Sustainability Awards were selected by a committee and received their awards at UM Sustainability Night on March 8.

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What can you do to reduce waste at UM?

March 24, 2023 — 
To reduce the purchase of excess paper products at UM, the Facilities department requests that all surplus inter-office envelopes be returned in order to allow redistribution to departments as needed across campus. These redistribution methods will reduce overall orders of new envelopes across our campuses.

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Students walk the path in front of Tier Building on Fort Garry campus in winter 2020.

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Sustainability Night and panel discussion is Mar. 8!

February 24, 2023 — 
Join us for Sustainability Night 2023 on March 8 to connect with other sustainability-minded members of the UM campus community.

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