Less waste, better choices: rethinking restaurant menus February 5, 2026
Food waste in restaurants is often seen as a back-of-house issue. New research suggests a significant share of waste begins much earlier — at the…
Tag: sustainability
Wildfire leadership and partnerships highlighted at BC Natural Resources Forum January 26, 2026
British Columbia has reached a critical inflection point in how it prepares for wildfire and other natural hazards, President and Vice-Chancellor Airini told delegates at…
New pollinator signs expand TRU’s Bee Campus commitment January 12, 2026
Thompson Rivers University’s Bee Campus initiative has a new, highly visible feature: a series of large interpretive signs installed across campus to make pollinator habitat more…
TRU activates new rooftop solar arrays to support Low-Carbon District Energy System November 19, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is now drawing power from three new rooftop solar arrays, marking a practical step toward running more of the campus —…
Healing, greening, innovating: TRU research responds to Canada’s big questions November 12, 2025
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has released its 2024-2025 research report, showcasing a wide range of studies…
TRU connects local impact to global goals November 5, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU), an established world leader in sustainability with a double STARS Platinum rating, is answering the United Nation’s global call to action…
TRU secures top spot in sustainability September 9, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has solidified its position at the forefront of environmental sustainability efforts, once again taking the lead in several key areas among…
TRU campus construction setting foundations for a greener future August 29, 2025
Students, staff and visitors navigating construction zones across Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Kamloops campus can take heart — the disruption is a sign of progress.…
TRU celebrates $50M sustainability milestone with Low-Carbon District Energy System June 26, 2025
Thompson Rivers University celebrated a major sustainability milestone Thursday related to its Low-Carbon District Energy System, the first initiative under a $50-million national retrofit partnership…
TRU energy projects gain recognition for sustainability innovation June 11, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Leading with purpose and powered by innovation, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has earned an honourable mention in the 2025 Canadian Association of University…
Education News Canada | Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities looks closer at resilience and sustainability January 23, 2025
Delegates come together to build community resilience across British Columbia and beyond at TRU's Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities conference, Feb. 20-21. "Our communities are feeling…
Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities looks closer at resilience and sustainability January 22, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues vital conversations on building more resilient and sustainable communities at the second Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities conference. Expanding…
Award-winning journalist offers climate solutions at public lecture January 16, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Climate engineering may be the necessary bridge to get us through the climate crisis without a catastrophe, argues journalist Gwynne Dyer, author of…
Castanet | TRU solar panel project to see 540 solar panels installed by March 2025 November 15, 2024
Five hundred and forty solar panels are expected to be up and running by March of next year, providing more clean energy to help power…
Castanet | TRU recognized for sustainability efforts by Princeton Review, Energy Manager Canada November 4, 2024
TRU’s sustainability efforts are gaining attention once more, receiving fresh accolades from The Princeton Review and Energy Manager Canada in acknowledgment of the university's environmental…
Recognitions for TRU sustainability initiatives continue to grow November 4, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives. TRU was recently named to the Princeton Review’s Green…
Energy Manager Canada | Meet the Honorees of Energy Manager Canada’s 2024 EM Honours Awards Program October 31, 2024
TRU's energy management team was given an honourable mention for Energy Manager of the Year by Energy Manager (EM) Canada. The 2024 EM Honours awards…
CFJC Today | TRU approved to install 1,000 solar panels as part of zero-carbon goal October 21, 2024
TRU is among the first university in B.C. to receive approval from BC Hydro to install more than 1,000 solar panels across campus over the…
TRU to generate clean energy with 1,000 solar panels October 21, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU’s) skyline is about to get brighter —and greener. The university is among the first in B.C. to receive approval…
Education News Canada | TRU number one in energy impacts in international sustainability index September 11, 2024
TRU is being recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index. As it did in 2023, TRU scored first place again this…
