Office of Sustainability News Archive
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Waste Reduction Week aims to keep materials out of the landfill
October 16, 2015 —
Did you know that coffee cups are now recyclable on campus?
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Sustainability
U of M receives STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements
August 28, 2015 —
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
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Four tips for (sustainably) beating the heat
August 11, 2015 —
Tips to help you keep cool and stay friends with your office mates
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Research and International
Creating a new and sustainable food source for northern communities
July 31, 2015 —
A biosystems engineering team at the U of M are creating innovative greenhouses to help food production in the North
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Sustainability
Market Tuesday returns
July 20, 2015 —
Fresh greens including cucumber, lettuce and more is available through the University of Manitoba Student Community Garden.
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Converting waste into biofuels
July 15, 2015 —
University of Manitoba researchers Richard Sparling and David Levin are co-leaders in a $10.4 million international collaboration looking for new ways to convert waste materials like wood chips and straw into biofuels and other products.
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Sustainability
Top 5 tips for new cyclists
June 9, 2015 —
Anna Weier with the Office of Sustainability offers five pieces of advice for commuters considering riding to work or school for the first time.
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Campus Beautification Days 2015 & Grand Prize Winner
June 8, 2015 —
Campus Beautification is successful thanks to the help of the many faculty, staff and students who volunteer their time to make our campuses look amazing
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Sustainability
Staff parking fees to be harmonized with student rates
June 3, 2015 —
Effective September 1, 2015, staff monthly parking fees will match student rates