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Looking for a way to officially get involved with sustainability efforts at º«¹úÂãÎè this year?

For the upcoming 2016-2017Ìýacademic year, the SPF team is looking for highly motivated students to become SPF Ambassadors who will help us raise awareness of the SPF among º«¹úÂãÎè undergraduates.

Since 2010,ÌýThe Sustainability Projects FundÌýhas been building a culture of sustainability on º«¹úÂãÎè campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects.Ìý

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Published on: 8 Aug 2016

From ÌýMontréal, July 26, 2016:

"Last week, Clément Joubert, pianist, former director of the º«¹úÂãÎè Conservatory and a 2015 º«¹úÂãÎè-HEC Montréal EMBA graduate, launchedÌýMen’s 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
Published on: 28 Jul 2016
Montreal Gazette | July 6, 2016
by: Victor Schukov

A friend realized his life’s dream through one of the generous programs offered by the MacDonald campus of º«¹úÂãÎè in Saint Anne-de-Bellevue.

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Published on: 11 Jul 2016

Momentum Mag | July 5, 2016

by: Hilary Angus

New researchÌýpresentedÌýby scientists at º«¹úÂãÎèÌýsuggests 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.Ìý

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Published on: 7 Jul 2016

º«¹úÂãÎè Reporter | May 31, 2016

º«¹úÂãÎè has recently won two significant international awards for the five-yearÌýSustainable Procurement StrategyÌýit began to develop in 2013.

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Published on: 1 Jun 2016

Chemical and Engineering News | April 15, 2016

By:ÌýMelissa 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 º«¹úÂãÎè 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

The Huffington Post | May 9, 2016

by: Henry Mintzberg

Op Ed by Henry Mintzvberg, Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies, º«¹úÂãÎè

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

Le Devoir | le 9 avril 2016

par: Claude Lafleur

Probablement que plus de 95Ìý% de tout ce que nous utilisons dans une journée est le fruit d’un processus chimique, ainsi que l’essentiel de ce que nous mangeons, rapporte Bruce Lennox, professeur de chimie et doyen de la Faculté des sciences de l’Université º«¹úÂãÎè.

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Published on: 19 Apr 2016

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
Published on: 23 Mar 2016

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
Published on: 1 Mar 2016

The Ottawa Citizen | Feb. 11, 2016

by: Avi Freedman

Canadians are among the largest producers of solid waste in theÌýworld. 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

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
Published on: 10 Feb 2016

CBC News | January 15, 2016

Quirks & Quarks with Bob McDonald

Dr. Jeff Bergthorson, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at º«¹úÂãÎè, and his colleagues, think the answer to the difficult problem of energy storage and transportation in a fossil-fuel-free futureÌýcould be metals.

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Published on: 25 Jan 2016

Ames Tribune | January 9, 2015

by: Dylan Clark

Dylan Clark moved to Montreal to begin a master’s program with James Ford and the Climate Change Adaptation Research Group in the Department of Geography at º«¹úÂãÎè to do work in climate change and health. This interesting retrospective written by Mr. Clark paints a picture of the life of an Arctic researcher and theÌýcultural and physical environments they encounter.

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Published on: 20 Jan 2016

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