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 webpage to find out how.
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MayVermi-Compost Workshop
Monday2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Prince GeorgeUNBC Prince George Campus - Room 5-178
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MayCommunity events
Have 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 submit an event for UNBC Sustainability to promote.
First Nations Centre
Maker Mornings
Date and time: Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cultural Connections Studio (Room 5-121)
Event details: Self-directed drop-in crafting.
Jam sessions with Todd Whitcombe
Date and time: Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lhuhuhwhezdel: The Gathering Place (Room 5-123)4
Event details: Join us for making and enjoying music! All abilities and instruments welcome.
Friday Soup Lunch
Date and time: Fridays from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Interfaith Spiritual Care Centre (Room 7-210)
Event details: Come connect with people in an interfaith community over a homemade soup and bun lunch. It's free and fun with great conversations and a warm welcome awaiting you. Hosted by the Interfaith Spiritual Care Centre.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
Everyone at the Table Canning Circle
Date and time: Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to whenever
Location: South Fort George Family Resource Centre - 1200 La Salle Avenue, Prince George, B.C.
Event details: All food is processed and you can stay 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 the list of REAPS events.
Energy Transition Group meetings
Every second Tuesday of the month, come to the UNBC Prince George campus in Building 5, Room 5-154 or attend virtually via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 672 5082 0843
Pass code: 435276
Listen to some presentations and learn about the Energy Transition! Stay afterwards to test drive some electric vehicles.
Farmers Markets in Prince George
Check out local vendors at the Farmers Markets every Saturday.
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