Sustainability – Page 4

Real world impact: on-campus sustainability practices

Posted on: January 10, 2018

Co-op student Aaron Wiebe facilitated and coordinated the installation of biofilters that he developed for the on-campus composters.

Join global Q & A on Al Gore’s sequel

Posted on: October 3, 2017

The former US vice-president gives a worldwide video-conference Q&A with a screening of his new film, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

TRU sustainability grant fund supports new tree care project

Posted on: June 8, 2017

Two award winning horticulture students were selected to carry our the duties of this project over the summer.

Solar road project shines light on renewable energy

Posted on: April 28, 2017

Innovation, technology and art will come to a head this summer with the construction of Canada’s first university solar electric walkway.

Power-less students seek help with new energy event

Posted on: March 24, 2017

Members of the new TRU Student Sustainability Ambassador Program are looking for your help with TRU Earth Hour Day March 29th.

Talk to the Experts: Sustainability and environmental action

Posted on: February 24, 2017

Get up to speed on TRU’s sustainability efforts during this episode of Talk to the Experts on Kamloops station Radio NL.

Leading strategies in sustainability

Posted on: February 7, 2017

At TRU we are keenly aware that local acts can advance global goals, and we have made excellent progress so far.

Zipcar drives onto campus

Posted on: January 13, 2017

You now have a 24-hour alternative to owning a vehicle thanks to the car-sharing company Zipcar coming to campus.

Energy management efforts pay off with $500,000 in savings

Posted on: December 19, 2016

TRU has more energy savings as a percentage of total consumption than any other post-secondary institution in BC.

Be cool, Carpool

Posted on: November 3, 2016

A simple online tool allows you to find commuting partners while saving some money and reducing gas emissions.

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