UNBC Sustainability

09/23/2026

⚡ Come up to UNBC and explore all things electric! ⚡

Join us outside the NUSC space, across from the bus loop, between 12–2 PM to check out a variety of electric technologies in action!

🚲 Try out electric bikes
🚗 Explore electric vehicles of different makes and models
🌱 See an electric robotic lawnmower in action!

Come by, get hands-on, ask questions, and discover what’s possible with electric technology!

09/19/2026

This Saturday (Sept 18th) come for a group bike ride to the Farmer's Market (meeting at Foothills and 15th at 11 am) and in the evening (7:30 pm) join us at Lheidli T'enneh Park at the bandshell to watch award-winning documentary "The Engine Inside" on how the bicycle has transformed the lives of 6 individuals around the world (including Canada).

And as a bonus the free popcorn, the speakers, projector and sound system is all powered by the UNBC Ford Lightning EV! Bring a blanket, lawn chair and enjoy the show!

09/17/2026

Join UNBC Sustainability for an outdoor screening of The Engine Inside, a bicycle-focused documentary, at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕢 Seating: 7:30 PM
🎬 Movie starts around 7:45 PM
📍 Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, near the Kiwanis Bowl

Bring a jacket, chair, or blanket, grab some complimentary popcorn and settle in for a movie under the stars - with the entire screening powered by the UNBC Ford F-150 Lightning.

FREE and open to everyone and all ages!

09/16/2026

Join UNBC Sustainability for a relaxed group bike ride to the Prince George Farmers Market on Saturday, September 19!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Meet at 15th Avenue & Foothills Boulevard, at the bottom of University Way

This is a casual, slow-paced ride with frequent stops. Whether you ride regularly or haven't been on a bike in a while, everyone is welcome!

Register through the Green Week event page: https://www.unbc.ca/sustainability/green-week

09/11/2026

🚗 Searching for a parking spot… again? 😩
🚲 Meanwhile, cyclists, 🚌 bus riders, and 🚶 walkers are already there!

Alternative transportation isn’t just about getting from A to B-it’s about choosing climate-friendly, healthy, affordable, and stress-free ways to get around.
Join us for our fun and free Green Week events that promote and celebrate active and sustainable transportation! From September 19th to 26th. Check out https://www.unbc.ca/sustainability/green-week for the full list of events!

09/08/2026

Come on down to the Bentley Centre from 1:30–3:30 p.m. for the Faculty of Environment Orientation!
Hop on the smoothie bike, blend up your own delicious smoothie, and help us name the bike for UNBC Sustainability! 🚲🥤

06/24/2026

06/15/2026

So excited about the potential of the Northern BC MakerCollective and UNBC's partnership around plastics recycling and making! A big thank you to CKPG Today for checking out the project and sharing our story.

Check out the Makerstation (pgmakers.ca) if you haven't been - it's an awesome community space for creativity and inspiration!

The Northern BC MakerCollective and University of Northern British Columbia have teamed up for plastic recycling and much much more! Check it out!

WATCH: https://watch.pattisonmedia.com/[PROPERTY]/7ba71d98-6c90-4bcf-9a61-9952e1b3b5e4

06/03/2026

Stop by the Go By Bike station today at the Agora Courtyard from 1:00–5:00 PM to learn more about Go By Bike Week and UNBC Green Week's Alternative Transportation activities happening in September! Enjoy free coffee and snacks, connect with fellow cyclists, and discover ways to make active transportation part of your routine.

Don't forget to log your ride on the Go By Bike website for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

04/22/2026

On Earth Day we celebrate a new plastics recycling program at UNBC!

In partnership with the Northern BC MakerCollective, plastics collected at UNBC are being shredded and then molded into new items.

“This project aims to shift UNBC toward a circular economy, closing the loop rather than following a linear waste model," says UNBC Sustainability Manager Ann Duong.

Funding from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund supported the purchase of specialized equipment, with the project housed at the MakerCollective space in downtown Prince George.

Learn more: https://www.unbc.ca/our-stories/story/unbc-launches-plastic-recycling-project-community-partners