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Emory signs ‘Break Free From Plastic’ pledge

Posted on June 16, 2021November 22, 2021

President Gregory L. Fenves met with leaders of the student-led initiative Plastic Free Emory Project on June 15 and signed the “Break Free from Plastic Pledge,” which outlines a five-year plan for … Continue Reading →

Protected: 2020-2021 Zero Waste Ambassadors

Posted on August 20, 2020January 14, 2021

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Emory celebrates launch of newly installed solar panels

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

A small ceremony on Friday, Aug. 7, celebrated the operation of newly installed solar panels on the rooftop of Emory University’s 1599 Building on Clifton Road. This is the first … Continue Reading →

Environmental Justice July Blog Series – Blog #4

Posted on July 26, 2020July 27, 2020

Dispelling the Myth of the Emory Bubble: Connecting Calls to Action from the Environmental Justice Movement to Campus and Community Change Many who come to Emory, especially undergraduate students, may … Continue Reading →

Transformative solar power agreement will help Emory reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

ATLANTA – Emory University will install more than 15,000 solar panels across 16 buildings on its Druid Hills campus, which will generate approximately 10 percent of Emory’s peak energy requirements … Continue Reading →

Emory’s Sustainability Innovator Awards honor students, faculty and staff

Posted on April 14, 2020April 20, 2020

Since 2007, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives has recognized sustainability champions of Emory University and Emory Healthcare by celebrating their inspiring and committed work with the Robert S. Hascall Sustainability Innovator … Continue Reading →

Site preparations begin on new R. Randall Rollins Building

Posted on March 4, 2020March 10, 2020

Emory Report | March 4, 2020 Construction will begin this month on the R. Randall Rollins Building, a 10-story facility that will significantly expand Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health … Continue Reading →

R. Randall Rollins Building Project Information

Posted on March 3, 2020March 6, 2020

Tree removal and construction of the R. Randall Rollins building is slated to start on Friday, March 6th, and the ground breaking for the building is set for Thursday, March … Continue Reading →

Learn About Campus Lighting: An Interview with Kevin Keefe, Electrical Engineer at Emory University

Posted on February 1, 2020February 8, 2020

By Leanna Ehrlich, OSI Intern Emory University’s commitment to sustainability over the last decade includes updating one of the largest uses of energy on campus: lighting fixtures. OSI recently spoke … Continue Reading →

Sustainability small grants help fund campus and health care initiatives

Posted on December 3, 2019December 8, 2019

By Rachel Musetti, Emory Report, 12/3/19 Every year, Emory’s campus is enlivened with new ideas proposed and executed by students, faculty and staff seeking creative ways to participate in sustainability … Continue Reading →

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