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91黑料网 earns Gold rating in sustainability

Four years of innovative projects and collaborative action planning have upgraded 91黑料网鈥檚 rating in sustainability to Gold in the newest version of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).

Among other achievements, the increasing integration of sustainability in curriculum, research, dining services, and purchasing helped 91黑料网 achieve Gold. The last time 91黑料网 reported to STARS, a self-reported assessment tool developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), in 2012, it earned a silver rating.

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Published on: 21 Sep 2016

Sin to sustainability in Las Vegas

Yalmaz Siddiqui, BCom鈥�92, has made a name for himself by championing responsible corporate behaviour. And now he finds himself in Las Vegas, the fabled 鈥淪in City,鈥� a place not exactly renowned for showcasing responsible behaviour of any sort.

Classified as: Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management, Sustainability Initiative, Careers in Sustainability, Managing for Sustainability
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Published on: 25 Aug 2016

The SPF Ambassador Program is Taking Applicants for 2016-2017!

Looking for a way to officially get involved with sustainability efforts at 91黑料网 this year?

For the upcoming 2016-2017听academic year, the SPF team is looking for highly motivated students to become SPF Ambassadors who will help us raise awareness of the SPF among 91黑料网 undergraduates.

Since 2010,听The Sustainability Projects Fund听has been building a culture of sustainability on 91黑料网 campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects.听

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Published on: 8 Aug 2016

Finding inspiration in the EMBA Sustainability Module and turning a final paper into a business

From 听Montr茅al, July 26, 2016:

"Last week, Cl茅ment Joubert, pianist, former director of the 91黑料网 Conservatory and a 2015 91黑料网-HEC Montr茅al EMBA graduate, launched听Men鈥檚 Seasons, a new range of skincare products designed for men, which meets the seasonally specific needs of the skin. The products are made in Quebec and sold online.

Classified as: Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management, Sustainability, EMBA, Sustainability Initiative
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Published on: 28 Jul 2016

Farming camp at Macdonald campus could cultivate love of agriculture

Montreal Gazette | July 6, 2016
by: Victor Schukov

A friend realized his life鈥檚 dream through one of the generous programs offered by the MacDonald campus of 91黑料网 in Saint Anne-de-Bellevue.

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Published on: 11 Jul 2016

Building Bike Lanes Could Slow Climate Change, New Research Finds

Momentum Mag | July 5, 2016

by: Hilary Angus

New research听presented听by scientists at 91黑料网听suggests that the construction of safe bike infrastructure could significantly reduce vehicle tailpipe emissions by offering potential motorists an attractive alternative to getting in their cars.听

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Published on: 7 Jul 2016

91黑料网 wins two international prizes for sustainable procurement

91黑料网 Reporter | May 31, 2016

91黑料网 has recently won two significant international awards for the five-year听Sustainable Procurement Strategy听it began to develop in 2013.

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Published on: 1 Jun 2016

New technique reclaims mercury from spent compact fluorescent light bulbs

Chemical and Engineering News | April 15, 2016

By:听Melissa Pandika

Existing recovery methods often require high temperatures to evaporate the mercury, separating it from the other material inside the bulbs. Parisa A. Ariya of 91黑料网 and her colleagues wanted to devise a technique that used natural, nontoxic compounds and minimal energy. Instead of heat, they used nanoparticles to trap the mercury.

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Published on: 13 May 2016

Saving the Planet From Governments and Markets

The Huffington Post | May 9, 2016

by: Henry Mintzberg

Op Ed by Henry Mintzvberg, Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies, 91黑料网

Countries have been signing the pledges they made last December at the Paris Conference on Climate Change. Think back to that time and ask yourself which had greater influence on your personal behavior: the TV clips you saw from that conference, or the ads that sponsored those clips?...

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Published on: 13 May 2016

BCom Managing for Sustainability Program Wins Catalyst Award

On April 14, 2016,听Desautels鈥� Bachelor of Commerce Managing for Sustainability (MSUS) Major and Concentration Programs were awarded the Catalyst Award for Sustainability in Education.

Classified as: Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management, Sustainability, Sustainability Initiative, Managing for Sustainability
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Published on: 19 Apr 2016

脌 l鈥檃vant-garde de la chimie verte

Le Devoir | le 9 avril 2016

par: Claude Lafleur

Probablement que plus de 95听% de tout ce que nous utilisons dans une journ茅e est le fruit d鈥檜n processus chimique, ainsi que l鈥檈ssentiel de ce que nous mangeons, rapporte Bruce Lennox, professeur de chimie et doyen de la Facult茅 des sciences de l鈥橴niversit茅 91黑料网.

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Published on: 19 Apr 2016

Making Better Use of Science and Technology in Policy-Making

As governments struggle to keep pace with rapid advancements in science and technology, a new report by the Institute for Research on Public Policy () and the Canadian Academy of Engineering () outlines how governments can better incorporate that knowledge in policy-making processes and improve the quality of government decisions.

Classified as: Research, Sustainability, science, report, technology, policy, government, Public, private
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Published on: 23 Mar 2016

Green Light Microscopy: A Sustainable Alternative in Modern Microscopy

In times of environmental decline, scientific innovation must be implemented to replace old and inefficient technology. This can lead to positive academic, economic and environmental impacts. Fluorescence microscopy is a key element in many aspects of research throughout the physical, life and health sciences. Microscopes are found in virtually all research institutes, universities, hospitals, biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical companies.

Classified as: Sustainability, green, sustainable, ABIF, microscope, light source
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Published on: 1 Mar 2016

Outside the Box: Getting our waste to pay our energy bills

The Ottawa Citizen | Feb. 11, 2016

by: Avi Freedman

Canadians are among the largest producers of solid waste in the听world. According to Environment Canada, we generate 990 kilograms per capita annually compared to the Japanese, for example, who produce half that much.

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Published on: 13 Feb 2016

Sustainable Innovation through Green Chemistry: Engaging Graduate Students Outside of Disciplinary Silos

Green chemistry is a rapidly growing area of interest for industry as companies face increased regulatory requirements, supply constraints, and consumer demands for sustainable products. Business innovation is a powerful means to achieve sustainable development, but challenges associated with marketability of clean technologies must be considered for effective implementation.

Classified as: Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management, Sustainability, TISED, MDIIM Events, CREATE
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Published on: 10 Feb 2016

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