As Canada’s Green University™ and in line with UNBC's new vision of "Leading a Sustainable Future", the University of Northern British Columbia is committed to minimizing its environmental impact and operating costs through supporting social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
In recognition of these efforts, we are consistently named one of Canada's Greenest Employers. We encourage you to take some time to explore all the information on this page and hope that it will spark your interest to learn more! Should you have questions or want to get involved, visit the contacts page to find out how.
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Community events
Got an event you want UNBC Sustainability to promote? Or have an event idea and need support or partnerships? Then contact the Sustainability Office at sustainability@unbc.ca or fill out a form at the bottom of the page to submit content.
World Sustainable Development Teach-In Day 2024
The World Sustainable Development Teach-In Day (WSDTID) is a decade-long global movement that aims to raise and spread awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) – the universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. We hold this event on the first week of December every year.
https://www.unbc.ca/events/96051/world-sustainable-development-teach-day-2024
Green the Season with the G-Force
Join UNBC's Green Team for re-gifting and making cool things out of waste for the holidays!
https://www.unbc.ca/events/96046/green-season-unbc-g-force
Greening PG
Check out these series of Sustainability events organized by an ENVS senior class for their capstone project.
https://greeningpg.wordpress.com/all-events-copy/
AASHE events
https://www.aashe.org/calendar/
Everyone at the Table Canning Circle
- Date and time: Every Monday; 5:30 p.m. to whenever.
- Location: South Fort George Family Resource Centre - 1200 La Salle Avenue, Prince George, B.C.
- All food is processed; can stay for as long as you like.
Everyone at the Table Canning Circle event information
Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS)
- REAPS has many events occurring throughout the year; check out a list of their events below.
Farmers Markets in Prince George
- Check out local vendors at the Farmers Markets every Saturday.
Downtown Prince George markets
Launching the UNBC Sustainability Challenge
In collaboration with Dr. Steve Helle, with input from Faculty and staff, the Sustainability office is launching the UNBC Sustainability Challenge, a year-long opt-in Moodle course that students can participate in to receive awesome prizes!
Living on campus or off campus with roommates? Participate in our Green Residence Challenge.
The UNBC Sustainability Office is excited to re-introduce the Green Residence Program, a program focused on green and sustainable living in residences (both off and on campus). Our aim is to help reduce UNBC's energy and resource use, while promoting a healthier living and learning environment on campus. The Program is simple: commit to simple green actions, get certified, and get entered into a draw for awesome prizes.
Rent a bike through the UNBC Outdoors Club
UNBC Sustainability and the UNBC Outdoors Club are partnering to start a bike rental program. You must be a member of the UNBC Outdoors Club to access the bike rental. Bicycles are available for rent first-come, first-served.
Green Grant Program
Faculty of Business and Economics Dinner
