News - Sustainability

Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Excellence in Sustainability Awards.

The sustainable development manager with Manitoba Pork Council says a United Nations initiative aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of global livestock production is gaining widespread support.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Excellence in Sustainability Awards including, for the first time, a sustainable community award.

The 2012 EcoCalendar is now being distributed at no charge to the public across the province, providing easy ideas and tips for adopting a greener lifestyle and saving money at the same time.

Manitoba’s Minister of Conservation, Bill Blaikie, will be seeking clarity on commitments being made by the province’s pork producers to improve the long term economic and environmental sustainability of their industry.