Sustainability week comes to the U of M
UMSU sustainability week has arrived at the U of M.
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Composting project rolls out on Fort Garry campus
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) began rolling out a composting pilot program Oct. 15. Compost bins have been placed throughout the Fletcher Argue, Isbister…
Dining Services limiting single-use plastic straws
U of M Dining Services has been limiting the availability of plastic disposable straws on campus since the beginning of the school year. The movement to…
Federal minister Navdeep Bains leads Q and A session
Federal minister of innovation, science, and economic development Navdeep Bains took part in a Q and A session on the government’s role in sustainable development…
UM ecoMotion preparing for April competition
UM ecoMotion – a design team of over 50 engineering students – is designing and building an efficient, battery-powered vehicle that will compete in the…
Grassy Narrows: Learning through action
Last month, 22 University of Manitoba students took part in a two-week program that situated them directly in the context of the Anishinaabe of Northenwestern…
Transportation proposals unveiled by U of M office of sustainability
The University of Manitoba’s office of sustainability is preparing to unveil improved transportation strategies based on the results of a 2016 campus commuter survey. The…
Euterra Rising creates a new world order
News outlets and social media updates constantly expose us to the downsides of modern civilization and the effects it could have on Generation Z. From…
The U of M needs to move forward with composting on campus
Whether it is a takeout container from Degrees or the remnants of your lunch packed from home, one thing is certain: at the University of…
U of M’s BEE/HOUSE/LAB initiative earns sustainability award
“It is great to be recognized as a leader of sustainable development by an international organization” – Anna Weier, engagement coordinator, U of M office of sustainability