By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Since 2016, almost 100 Emory offices have been certified as Green Offices at Emory. This comprehensive certification program, developed by … Continue Reading →
WaterHub at Emory University Recognized in Georgia Water Coalition’s “Clean 13”
By: Kristin Kuwada, Communications & Marketing Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Emory University has been recognized as one of the Georgia Water Coalition’s “Clean 13” for the WaterHub at Emory, … Continue Reading →
PATH Trail Network Expands Its Reach at Emory
By: Aaron Klingensmith, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives The Atlanta PATH, a system of paved walking and biking trails around the city, added to its network of trails … Continue Reading →
Emory Awarded EPA Grant for Exploration of On-Campus System for Food Waste Processing and Renewable Energy Generation
By: Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently selected Emory University as 1 of 12 recipients of its 2020 Sustainable Materials Management … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: The Spectrum for Adopting a Zero Waste Lifestyle During College
The Spectrum for Adopting a Zero Waste Lifestyle During College By: Michelle Ly, Senior in Emory College, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Major Over the past almost four years learning to … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Tips for Reducing Food Waste
Tips for Reducing Food Waste By: Elizabeth Beling, Senior in Emory College, Sociology major and Sustainability minor In the United States, 80 billion pounds of food are thrown away each … Continue Reading →
Emory Formally Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, for the first time, Emory University is officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We have been called upon today and every day to acknowledge, honor and respect the land on … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: How Zero Waste Can Save You Money
How Zero Waste Can Save You Money By Candace Allison, MPH Candidate in Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences Since beginning my low waste journey two years ago, I’ve encountered … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Youth are the Future of Waste Diversion
Youth are the Future of Waste Diversion By: Maya Encantada Meeks, CVT, RLAT, Division of Animal Resources After a weekly drop off at the Emory Recycling Center, my child, … Continue Reading →
Emory compost streams temporarily diverted to landfills
By: Emory Report Emory Campus Services has announced that the university’s compost streams — including food waste from kitchens and green bins around campus, as well as animal bedding — are … Continue Reading →