UBCO explores climate and justice topics at teach-in
What: UBCO Teach-in on Climate and Justice Who: Panel presentations […]
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It Only Takes 1 or 2
Paper towels may seem harmless, but they make up 29% of UBC Okanagan’s waste, with over 28,900 pounds sent to landfills annually. Decomposing paper towels release methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than CO₂. By using just 1 or 2 paper towels, you can help reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower emissions.
Recycle Your Coffee Cup
Single-use coffee cups make up 20% of campus waste at UBC Okanagan, yet most are recyclable. A 2014 waste audit found that 85% of campus garbage could have been diverted through recycling or composting, highlighting the need for better waste sorting.
Bundle Up
Bundle Up is a Sustainability Office initiative aimed at promoting energy conservation during colder months by encouraging the campus community to dress in seasonally appropriate clothing and adopt energy-efficient practices.
UBC Okanagan addresses climate emergency with first-ever Climate Action Plan
Climate goals set to accelerate greenhouse gas emission reductions from campus operations while also addressing new indirect sources of emissions
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What’s New on Campus?
Over the past month or so, many of us in […]
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UBC virtual cycling webinar
Join UBC and HUB Cycling for a lunch and learn virtual workshop that will introduce you to cycling best practices and how to bike safely to work and beyond.
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UBCO reduces carbon footprint
In 2018, UBC Okanagan reduced its operational carbon emissions by 29 per cent, which is the equivalent of taking nearly 200 cars off the road for one year.
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Impactful labs continue to limit environmental impact
Over 30 researchers and lab personnel joined the UBC Okanagan’s Sustainability Office and Risk Management Services (RMS) at the fourth annual Labs: Sort It Out and Power Down event on Feb. 7. Participants took part in a lab waste sorting game, signed up for waste reduction programs and learned ways to conserve energy in undergraduate and research labs across campus.
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Showing support for recycling and energy reduction initiatives
The campus community came out in force on a cold day in support of the third annual Recycling 101 event on January 31.
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