Office of Sustainability News Archive
Office of Sustainability
Celebrate Earth Day all week long
April 15, 2021 —
From April 19-23, celebrate Earth Day and Restore Our Earth by participating in virtual events and activities from home
Now you can recycle masks and other personal protective equipment
March 23, 2021 —
New PPD recycling bins to discard disposable masks and other disposable PPE items that cannot or should not be worn anymore
Making agricultural ecosystems more sustainable
March 22, 2021 —
Recognizing ongoing research and initiatives that contribute to advancement of the goal of clean water and sanitation for all
Faculty of Science
Wouter Deconinck recipient of the 2021 UM Sustainability Award
March 8, 2021 —
Wouter Deconinck, Associate Professor of Physics, is the recipient of the 2021 UM Sustainability Award. The award recognizes exceptional and continuous integration of sustainability into teaching, research and engagement activities. Deconinck began teaching at UM less than two years ago, and already he has introduced unique course and program offerings that have engaged students and benefited our campus community.
March 2021 UM Virtual Community Events
February 26, 2021 —
Discover UM’s wide range of Virtual Community Events in March that are open to all.
Office of Sustainability
Sustainability Day: Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals
February 17, 2021 —
UM community invited to participate in full-day virtual program
Office of Sustainability
Gather your virtual team for the Jack Frost Challenge
January 26, 2021 —
The Office of Sustainability is inviting the University of Manitoba (UM) community to get outside and enjoy the winter weather during the Jack Frost Challenge
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UM commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
December 10, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba has officially signed the Global University and Colleges Climate Letter, which acknowledges that our planet and climate are in a state of emergency.
Office of Sustainability
Buy nothing, or buy local
November 24, 2020 —
Our planet’s natural resources are being exhausted to meet the demand of over-consumptive societies, rather than being conserved to sustain future generations and ourselves.
Office of Sustainability
New Waste Reduction and Management Plan in development
November 2, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is committed to operating an efficient campus that is continually working to be more sustainable. As part of the Sustainability Strategy 2019-2023, the Office of Sustainability is developing a Waste Reduction & Management Plan (WRMP), which will help UM work toward a zero-waste system. UM community invited to participate in waste reduction and management survey.