Sustainability News Archive

Sustainability News
UM committee tackling responsible investment opportunities
January 18, 2022 —
Did you know the University of Manitoba is a signatory of the Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities?
January 18, 2022 —
Did you know the University of Manitoba is a signatory of the Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities?

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Bring your own bag to UM Bookstore
January 17, 2022 —
The next time you visit UM Bookstore on Fort Garry campus, don’t forget to bring your own reusable bag or backpack to carry your purchases home.
January 17, 2022 —
The next time you visit UM Bookstore on Fort Garry campus, don’t forget to bring your own reusable bag or backpack to carry your purchases home.

Sustainability News
October is GoTober
October 21, 2021 —
October is GoTober at GoManitoba, and this year we invite the UM community to try something new and take the pledge to convert Just One Trip each week to a more sustainable mode, like carpooling, transit, biking or walking.
October 21, 2021 —
October is GoTober at GoManitoba, and this year we invite the UM community to try something new and take the pledge to convert Just One Trip each week to a more sustainable mode, like carpooling, transit, biking or walking.

Sustainability News
Play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals Game
October 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba community is invited to register to play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals game, a unique social simulation game developed by the Centre for Systems Solutions.
October 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba community is invited to register to play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals game, a unique social simulation game developed by the Centre for Systems Solutions.

Sustainability News
New sustainability course launches on UM Learn
October 5, 2021 —
Just in time for Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability has released a short course on UM Learn available to all community members
October 5, 2021 —
Just in time for Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability has released a short course on UM Learn available to all community members

Sustainability News
Get ready, get set for Sustainability Month at UM
September 28, 2021 —
Celebrate a sustainable future by participating in a variety of virtual green events and activities throughout the month of October
September 28, 2021 —
Celebrate a sustainable future by participating in a variety of virtual green events and activities throughout the month of October

Sustainability News
UM ReShop moving online
September 20, 2021 —
Through the ReShop Online, UM can continue to reduce its waste and serve our community in a sustainable way
September 20, 2021 —
Through the ReShop Online, UM can continue to reduce its waste and serve our community in a sustainable way

Canada and Manitoba support green infrastructure and upgrades to UM and other communities
July 23, 2021 —
This project will upgrade University of Manitoba’s Central Energy Plant and the Max Bell Centre building on its Fort Garry Campus
July 23, 2021 —
This project will upgrade University of Manitoba’s Central Energy Plant and the Max Bell Centre building on its Fort Garry Campus

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Join in Plastic Free July
July 6, 2021 —
Join the global movement and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Making small changes to everyday habits makes a huge difference—on a local and global level.
July 6, 2021 —
Join the global movement and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Making small changes to everyday habits makes a huge difference—on a local and global level.

Sustainability News
Commutes look different this year – and so will the Commuter Challenge
May 20, 2021 —
The annual Commuter Challenge will take place from May 30 to June 5 – and this year, it’s expanding!
May 20, 2021 —
The annual Commuter Challenge will take place from May 30 to June 5 – and this year, it’s expanding!