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At York University, sustainability isn\u2019t just about energy efficiency or waste reduction or alternative transportation \u2013 sustainability is also about creating a space for our community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, vendors and visitors to be part of the solution. Do you think we could be doing better on sustainability? Do you have a solution that could help to make a difference? If so, Sustainability @ York wants to hear from you.<\/p>\n

Watch the sustainability video to learn more about the many things that York University has been doing, and then visit the Sustainability website to explore some of the ways that you can get involved. Take a pledge<\/a>, volunteer as a Sustainability Ambassador<\/a>, like our Facebook page<\/a>, or sign your office up for the Green Office program<\/a>. It\u2019s never been easier to make a difference at York University.<\/p>\n

The Green tip of the week is brought to you by sustainability@yorku<\/a>. With your help, York University can reach its goal of becoming the leading postsecondary institution in Canada on sustainability.<\/p>\n

Do you have any green tips to share? E-mail Sustainability @ York at sustainability@yorku.ca<\/a> and your idea could be featured in a Green tip of the week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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