Office of Sustainability News Archive
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University of Manitoba Launches New 2019-2023 Sustainability Strategy
October 10, 2019 —
The new Sustainability Strategy 2019-2023 provides a roadmap for the University’s continuous improvement towards ecological, social and economic aspects of sustainability
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University of Manitoba students plan events on campus for Global Climate Strike
September 23, 2019 —
In observance of the Global Climate Strike, UM students are planning campus events from Sept. 23-27 to create awareness of environmental issues and the strike itself.
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Where does our campus food come from?
September 20, 2019 —
Aramark to host tour of Kroeker Farms
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Connect your commute with GoManitoba
August 30, 2019 —
Are you ready to try commuting in a healthy, sustainable way or get rewarded for your efforts if you are already doing so?
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U of M hosts first-ever outdoor farmers’ market
July 22, 2019 —
The outdoor market, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, operates every second Tuesday during the summer
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Plastic Free July
July 2, 2019 —
Join the “Choose to refuse” single use plastic challenge, all month long!
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Commuter Challenge 2019 results
June 21, 2019 —
The Commuter Challenge results are in! From June 2-8, University of Manitoba participants logged over 30,000 KMs by foot, bike, bus or carpool, and avoided almost 6,000 KGs of CO2 emissions in just one week!
Faculty of Architecture
Landscape + Urbanism 3rd Year Studio on Display at the University Office of Sustainability
June 17, 2019 —
Designs from students in Brenda Brown’s Landscape and Urbanism Studio 4 (EVLU 3008) will be on display at the University Office of Sustainability throughout the summer.
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Bike to Work Day 2019
June 7, 2019 —
Grab your helmet, clean your brakes and oil your chain, because Bike to Work Day is on its way!
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Commuter Challenge 2019
May 31, 2019 —
Get active this June 2-8 in the friendly competition that challenges participants to walk, cycle, carpool or bus to school or work