Thompson Rivers University and Teck Partner to Enhance Health and Safety on Campus Using Antimicrobial Copper
September 09 2022 - 11:30AM
Thompson Rivers University and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A
and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced a partnership to
improve health and safety for staff, students and faculty on campus
through the use of antimicrobial copper on high-touch surfaces.
Through Teck’s Copper & Health program, Teck is installing
more than 650 antimicrobial copper surfaces at three key buildings
on the Kamloops campus: Old Main, the Campus Activity Centre and
the Chappell Family Building for Nursing and Population Health.
The installation of antimicrobial surfaces on door fixtures and
handles provides an added layer of protection. Copper has unique
antimicrobial properties and is proven effective in eliminating up
to 99.9% of harmful bacteria within two hours of contact. When
installed in high-touch, high-traffic locations, antimicrobial
copper can help reduce the spread of infection.
With students, staff and faculty returning to campus for the
fall semester, there will once again be an emphasis on health and
safety as university administrators work to create a safe
environment to limit the spread of infection from communicable
diseases. Partnering with Teck’s Copper & Health program adds
an extra layer of reassurance to help TRU provide a safe and
healthy experience for all members of the university community.
The product provided for this project, known as Copper Clean by
CopTek, is manufactured in Canada.
This TRU and Teck partnership is the latest in a series made
through Teck’s Copper & Health program to expand the use of
antimicrobial copper in B.C. hospitals, post-secondary educational
institutions, and on public transit in Vancouver and Toronto.
Quotes:Don Lindsay, President and CEO,
Teck – “Thompson Rivers University continues to show their
leadership as an innovator and valuable contributor to local
communities, and we are proud to partner on the installation of
antimicrobial copper on campus. Through partnerships like this,
Teck is working to make communities safer while increasing
awareness of copper’s natural ability to reduce the spread of
infection.”
Brian Daly, Vice President University Relations,
Thompson Rivers University –“The health and safety of
TRU’s students, faculty and staff is very important to us, which is
why this partnership to install antimicrobial copper in buildings
on campus is such a great initiative. TRU highly values community
partnerships such as this project with Teck and we look forward to
more collaborations in the future.”
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About Teck’s Copper & Health ProgramThrough
its Copper & Health program, Teck has funded numerous
initiatives across a range of industries and public facilities to
help improve health and safety in high-traffic, high-touch areas
through the installation of antimicrobial copper. Teck’s Copper
& Health program has installed copper surfaces in a number of
healthcare facilities, including Vancouver General Hospital and St.
Paul’s Hospital, on public transit in partnership with TransLink
and Toronto Transit Commission, throughout the terminal at
Vancouver International Airport, in major attractions including
Royal Ontario Museum and Science World, and in schools through
partnerships with BCIT, SFU and UBC. Teck is a proud member of
CHAIR Canada, the Coalition for Community and Healthcare Acquired
Infection Reduction (chaircanada.org).
There is no commercial benefit to Teck from the increased use of
antimicrobial copper as the amount of metal needed is very small;
the goal of the program is to improve health and safety for
communities.
For more information about the role of antimicrobial copper, the
Copper & Health program, and other examples of copper in
action, please visit copperstopsthespread.ca
About Thompson Rivers University (TRU)Thompson
Rivers University was established in 1970. It provides learning
opportunities to more than 25,000 students on campuses in Kamloops
and Williams Lake and online through Open Learning. From
traditional academics to trades, from certificates to graduate
degrees, TRU offers over 140 on-campus programs and 60-plus Open
Learning programs. Our students apply what they learn in co-op work
terms, study abroad, undergraduate research, field schools, and
practicums.
About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining
companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and
steelmaking coal, as well as investments in energy assets. Copper,
zinc and high-quality steelmaking coal are required for the
transition to a low-carbon world. Headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck
at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
Teck Media Contact:Chris StannellPublic
Relations Manager604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
TRU Media Contact:Kathy Sinclair Senior
Communications Consultant, University RelationsThompson Rivers
University250.371.5697kasinclair@tru.ca
Teck Investor Contact: Fraser PhillipsSenior
Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategic
Analysis604.699.4621fraser.phillips@teck.com
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