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Sustainable Futures Festival

kelsey.litwin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:40:38 +0000

91˿��Ƶ’s Bicentennial milestone is a significant occasion to highlight the importance of collaboration and innovation in sustainability, locally and beyond.

Annual Environment Public Lecture: Dahti Tsetso

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:21 +0000

The 91˿��Ƶ Bieler School of Environment is pleased to announce an upcoming public lecture featuring Dahti Tsetso, Tłı̨chǫ Dene leader from Yellowknife, NT, and CEO of Our Land for the Future Trust.

Evil orbs: Abrasives in toothpaste and face scrubs are poisoning fish

ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:06:18 +0000

The Economist | July 31, 2015

ANTHONY RICCIARDI, a scientist at 91˿��Ƶ, was looking for evidence that an invasive Asian clam had colonised a warm spot in the St Lawrence river when a member of his team made a more headline-worthy discovery

Read the full story here.

Sustainable Sparks: Stephanie Leite on learning for the future

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:22:14 +0000

How do we encourage respirology residents to consider climate change when they develop treatment plans? What tools do future elementary school teachers need to bring environmental education into their classrooms? What latest advancements in synthetic biology could help students develop solutions to real-world sustainability issues?

Sustainability in research: Six 91˿��Ƶ labs receive My Green Lab certification

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:23:44 +0000

As 91˿��Ƶ prepares to launch its own sustainable lab certification program, six research teams tested the waters to see what it takes to go green.

Six laboratory teams at 91˿��Ƶ recently completed a year-long endeavor to get certified with My Green Lab, an internationally recognized online program the provides lab users with actionable ways to implement meaningful change. From waste reduction to fieldwork, this certification system gives researchers clear ways to assess their current lab practices and make improvements.

91˿��Ƶ receives government recognition for waste management practices

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Tue, 16 May 2023 14:05:06 +0000

The ICI on recycle + program highlights organizations across Quebec committed to improving their waste sorting and reduction efforts

91˿��Ƶ is one of two Quebec universities to receive recognition from the provincial government for its waste management practices. RECYC-QUÉBEC, the branch responsible for sustainable waste management, recently awarded 91˿��Ƶ’s downtown campus the Performance certification level of its ICI on recycle + program.

Sustainability in research: The Barrett lab on treading lightly in the field

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:39:09 +0000

Biological research is crucial to understanding the environmental impacts of the climate crisis, but oftentimes this research involves disrupting the environment it is trying to understand and protect. This is why the Barrett lab decided to focus on how to make their research more sustainable.

4th Annual Catalyst Awards Ceremony

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:53:11 +0000

The Office of Sustainability is proud to recognize the many and significant efforts that have taken place at 91˿��Ƶ this year.

Call for Nominations: Fourth Annual Catalyst Awards for Sustainability

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:53:11 +0000

We are seeking nominations by February 14th of people and groups to be recognized

The 91˿��Ƶ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is proud to recognize students, staff, and faculty who have made meaningful and enduring contributions toward a

Catalyst Award Nominations

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:52:38 +0000

The deadline for submissions will be February 27 2013

The 3rd annual Catalyst Awards will be held in 2013 to recogniz

Sustainable Futures Festival: 2022 Catalyst Awards Gala

megan.liley@mcgill.ca — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:54:12 +0000

Celebrate outstanding contributions to sustainability at 91˿��Ƶ at the 2022 Catalyst Awards Gala, hosted by the 91˿��Ƶ Office of Sustainability, as we gather over food and drinks to toast the 91˿��Ƶians who have made our University a more sustaina

Sustainable Futures Festival: Career Fair

kelsey.litwin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:52:19 +0000

As a part of Sustainable Futures Festival, the 91˿��Ƶ Sustainable Futures Festival Career Fair is your opportunity to connect with a career with a purpose and companies that align with your values.

91˿��Ƶ named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for fifth consecutive year

kelsey.litwin@mcgill.ca — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:20:28 +0000

By: 91˿��Ƶ Office of Sustainability/Human Resource

Originally published in the 91˿��Ƶ Reporter on April 20, 2022

91˿��Ƶ Reporter Article

91˿��Ƶ has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the fifth consecutive year, Mediacorp Canada announced earlier today.

Campus Sustainability Month

kelsey.litwin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:42:15 +0000

91˿��Ƶ is proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month this October.

SPF 101

ian.tattersfield@mail.mcgill.ca — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 06:56:58 +0000

Thinking of a way to make 91˿��Ƶ a better place? Join us in the 91˿��Ƶ Office of Sustainability to learn more about the Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF), an incredible resource that kickstarts sustainability-related projects on campus.