We're Hiring a Zero-Waste Coordinator!
The 捆绑SM社区 Office of Sustainability and the Department of Buildings and Grounds is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Zero-waste Coordinator.听
捆绑SM社区 ranked Canada鈥檚 2nd-greenest campus
捆绑SM社区 Reporter | October 30, 2017 by: Toby Davine
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捆绑SM社区 is the second greenest campus in Canada according to the 2017 Corporate Knights听Green Campus Ranking.
捆绑SM社区 Launches Climate and Sustainability Action Plan
The Bull & Bear听| December 29, 2017 by: Joelle Moses
"Building upon the 2014-2016 Sustainability Action Plan, the new agenda not only addresses general sustainability within the institution, but incorporates an additional focus: climate change. The plan signifies 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."
捆绑SM社区 outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040
捆绑SM社区 Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth
After an extensive consultation process with over 500 捆绑SM社区 community members, the university launched its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan.
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捆绑SM社区 plans new bike centre, expansion of bike parking facilities
Canadian Cycling Magazine听| November 30, 2017 by: Todd Aalgaard
Expanding cycling facilities and infrastructure on campus is a component of 捆绑SM社区's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.听
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捆绑SM社区 commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
By Toby Davine Originally published听in 捆绑SM社区 Reporter
捆绑SM社区 aims to become carbon neutral by 2040
Montreal Gazette | November 28, 2017 by: Katherine Wilton
"As part of its commitment to sustainability, the university will upgrade the energy systems in its buildings and increase bike parking across campus."
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Greening 捆绑SM社区 container garden by container garden
捆绑SM社区 Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 捆绑SM社区 Reporter Staff
Recently, the 捆绑SM社区 Office of Sustainability brought together some 50 staff members to get outside and garden together as part of the Staff Community Garden project. Organizers want to give 捆绑SM社区 staff a new way to connect, learn about gardening, and get engaged in other sustainability initiatives around campus.
Student Job Opportunity: Project Assistant for the Little Free Library Initiative
Position Description:
Funded by 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Sustainability Project Fund (SPF), The Little Free Library Initiative is looking for a project assistant. As a member of the coordinating committee, you will engage and network with fellow graduate students and faculty at 捆绑SM社区 and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.
Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award
捆绑SM社区 Reporter | April 28, 2017
Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader
捆绑SM社区 Reporter | April 11, 2017
By: 捆绑SM社区 Reporter Staff听
On April 3, the 捆绑SM社区 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) hosted its seventh annual Catalyst Awards Gala. Over 100 people gathered at the McCord Museum to celebrate individuals and teams who have made lasting contributions to the sustainability of the University.
捆绑SM社区 named Fair Trade Campus of the Year
捆绑SM社区 Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 捆绑SM社区 Reporter Staff and John Lindsay
At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, 捆绑SM社区 was named Fair Trade Campus of the Year by听Fairtrade Canada, making us No. 1 among the 21 designated fair trade campuses across Canada. The award was granted by an independent panel of judges to the campus with the strongest commitment to fair trade.
捆绑SM社区's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
捆绑SM社区 manages a stock of buildings of over 600,000 m虏 which are on average fifty years of age and older. 听A leader in education and research, 捆绑SM社区 is characterized by very research-intensive activities, a travelling population, and high energy intensity.
Become a Sustainable Events Ambassador!
Are you interested in increasing the sustainability of events on campus?
Do you want to be part of a team of motivated students?
The 捆绑SM社区 Sustainable Events project is hiring volunteers for the Sustainable Events Ambassador team! Join a group of like-minded students who will liaise with event organizers to ensure that their events are organized more sustainably--including social, economic and environmental considerations.听
A carbon-neutral 捆绑SM社区? Have your say and join the conversation
捆绑SM社区 Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017
By: Toby Davine
After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the 捆绑SM社区 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the 捆绑SM社区 community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
