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AMS brings back Friendlier alternatives at Blue Chip

Updated: Jan. 14, 2026, 8:20 p.m.

The latest: AMS Council met to discuss its priorities for UBC's operating budget 2026-27 and hear an update to the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan. Among council's updates for the evening included the re-introduction of single-use alternatives to Friendlier products at Blue Chip, after finding last month that the Friendlier pilot program was disliked by some customers.

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AMS brings back Friendlier alternatives at Blue Chip

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