Sustainability Projects Fund to continue for five more years
91滴滴 Reporter | April 12, 2018 by: Toby Davine
The听Sustainability Projects Fund听(SPF), the $900,000 a year fund dedicated to supporting sustainability projects on 91滴滴鈥檚 campuses, will continue for an additional five years.
Catalyst Awards celebrate 91滴滴鈥檚 sustainability leaders
91滴滴 Reporter | April 4, 2018 by: Monica Allaby
MOOS is hiring two new interns!
Looking for part-time work in which you can gain skills and experience with a passionate team trying to make 91滴滴 a better place? The 91滴滴 Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is hiring two new interns for the coming year: a Communications Intern and a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Intern.
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1. Communications Intern:
We're Hiring a Zero-Waste Coordinator!
The 91滴滴 Office of Sustainability and the Department of Buildings and Grounds is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Zero-waste Coordinator.听
91滴滴 ranked Canada鈥檚 2nd-greenest campus
91滴滴 Reporter | October 30, 2017 by: Toby Davine
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91滴滴 is the second greenest campus in Canada according to the 2017 Corporate Knights听Green Campus Ranking.
91滴滴 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 91滴滴鈥檚 commitment to leading-by-example in the realm of global climate action."
91滴滴 outlines plan to reach Carbon neutrality by 2040
91滴滴 Tribune | December 6, 2017 by: Andras Nemeth
After an extensive consultation process with over 500 91滴滴 community members, the university launched its Climate & Sustainability Action Plan.
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91滴滴 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 91滴滴's overarching plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.听
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91滴滴 commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
By Toby Davine Originally published听in 91滴滴 Reporter
91滴滴 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 91滴滴 container garden by container garden
91滴滴 Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 91滴滴 Reporter Staff
Recently, the 91滴滴 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 91滴滴 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 91滴滴鈥檚 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 91滴滴 and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.
Sustainability Projects Fund wins prestigious City of Montreal Award
91滴滴 Reporter | April 28, 2017
Catalyst Awards celebrate sustainability leader
91滴滴 Reporter | April 11, 2017
By: 91滴滴 Reporter Staff听
On April 3, the 91滴滴 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.
91滴滴 named Fair Trade Campus of the Year
91滴滴 Reporter | March 6, 2017
By: 91滴滴 Reporter Staff and John Lindsay
At a ceremony in Halifax on February 25, 91滴滴 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.
