sustainability Archives

7 Transformational Things that Have Happened at TRU Over the Past Years

By: maallentruca January 31, 2020

Campus Lifecampus, research, sustainability

As we settle into the first month of 2020, TRU looks back over the years to see how much it has changed. There have been many contributions, innovations, and expansions, and we cannot wait to see what the future brings!

Club Spotlight: TRUSU Eco Club

By: maallentruca January 15, 2020

Campus Lifeeco club, student club, sustainability

Thompson Rivers University is the first Canadian university to be ranked #1 and awarded the top college or university in North America for sustainability, and this is with help from the Eco Club. The Eco Club helps to promote environmental sustainability on campus and within the broader community!

Recycling: How to Plan Ahead

By: Yuli July 29, 2019

Campus Lifeenvironment, recycling, sustainability, tru sustainability office

Recycling can sound very intimidating. However, it is not complicated ; only needs a bit of extra effort before you take action of how to sort through the things in your everyday life.

How To Use TRU’s Zero-Waste Stations Correctly

By: Yuli May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Campus Lifeenvironment, sustainability, zero-waste

I believe that many of you have seen TRU Sustainability Office Zero-Waste Stations before, which are located everywhere on campus. On a campus with more than 28,000 students and more than 2,000 employees, it is important to use the Zero-Waste Station correctly and take action of reducing waste in order to achieve TRU’s Zero-Waste Goal!

14 Initiatives That Make TRU a Leader in Sustainability

By: manuceballos00 February 15, 2019

Campus Lifecampus, environment, sustainability

According to the global Sustainability Tracking, Assesment and Rating System, “TRU is currently the highest-rated university in theÂ Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.”