TRU again receives highest honour for sustainability efforts
Posted on: November 21, 2022
TRU has again earned a platinum rating — the highest possible — for its sustainability initiatives and achievements.
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Wells Gray Education and Research Centre supporters recognized
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Dignitaries joined philanthropists and academics at TRU’s Wells Gray Education and Research Centre (WGERC) on June 2.
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Tree program bolsters Coolest School status
Posted on: September 24, 2021
TRU has launched its Campus Tree Program that gets volunteers to plant and nurture trees across campus.
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Future looks friendly for student entrepreneur
Posted on: May 25, 2021
Environmental economics and management student Claire McLoughlin recently won third place in the Enactus Canada Student Entrepreneur National Championship for the company she co-founded, Friendly Composting.
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Industrial Training and Technology Centre strikes LEED Gold
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Another Gold-certified building by the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada Rating System brings TRU that much closer to achieving carbon-neutral status.
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Environment and COVID-19: The good, bad and correctable
Posted on: December 14, 2020
James Gordon, TRU’s Zero Waste and Environmental Programs Coordinator, shares some small changes you can make to counterbalance some of the unfortunate, but necessary environmental offenses that come with COVID-19.
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Green is cool: TRU stands out for sustainability
Posted on: September 28, 2020
TRU has been ranked as North America’s third Coolest School by the Sierra Club, and made the Princeton Review’s 2021 Green Honour Roll.
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TRU, you’re so cool
Posted on: January 22, 2020
Pledge to save energy by doing one of five things and help TRU become the coolest campus in BC.
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TRU commits to ambitious five-year sustainability plan
Posted on: December 6, 2019
TRU’s new sustainability plan is ambitious and comprehensive, and will guide efforts for the next five years.
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Sustainability for the holiday season
Posted on: November 14, 2019
When it comes to the season of giving, how can we embed sustainable considerations into our festive traditions?
Read moreKeep our environment clean and green
Posted on: October 4, 2019
Going green has never been easier on campus. When you order your food make sure to ask for a reuseable container. Thanks Food Services
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Bike safety tips
Posted on: September 24, 2019
Kudos to you for embracing sustainability by commuting to class by bike! Be sure to protect your investment with these bike safety tips.
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Sustaining success
Posted on: September 4, 2019
TRU is one of five universities in the world to reach platinum status with the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS)
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Be the change: one reusable cup and bottle at a time
Posted on: August 23, 2019
You up for the challenge? Join the campaign to reduce the number of disposable cups and bottles used on campus in September by 20,000.
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Driving sustainability: School of Business and Economics speeds forward
Posted on: August 21, 2019
How has the School of Business and Economics infused sustainability into its curriculum? Find out from the dean.
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Viewing sustainability from all angles
Posted on: May 31, 2019
Our new buildings are energy efficient and sustainable while giving us the ability to address classroom needs today and years from now.
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Turning food scraps to black gold
Posted on: April 17, 2019
In honour of Earth Day, here’s a look at our campus compost system and tips on how you can start one at home.
Read moreSuzuki brings Beyond Climate film to TRU
Posted on: February 15, 2019
David Suzuki brings his latest environmental film, Beyond Climate, to TRU’s Grand Hall on Friday, March 8.
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Local homeowner sponsors academic contest for new green home
Posted on: January 24, 2019
Clay Ganton was so impressed by his last house designed by a former TRU student, he is back again looking for another sustainable home.
Read moreFilms for Change: A New Economy
Posted on: January 11, 2019
What if working together for the good of all was the most common business model?
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