Emory University is one of six colleges to receive the inaugural 2024 Climate Luminary Honors in recognition for leadership and innovation in addressing climate challenges. Second Nature, a national nonprofit, … Continue Reading →
Farms Fund
According to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, one in nine Georgia residents faces food insecurity. Emory University outlined a goal in its Sustainability Vision and Strategic Plan to expand sustainable … Continue Reading →
The Nia Project (Emory/Grady)
What is the Nia Project? The Nia Project is an Emory/Grady Health System nonprofit that assists women of color in receiving mental health services. Project Nia’s mission is “to empower … Continue Reading →
Youth Advocates for Climate Activism Leading Resistance Movements
By: Kelly Li, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives In the final week of Climate Awareness Month, OSI recognizes youth climate activists that are serving our society and … Continue Reading →
A Stranger in Your Own House
By: Eden Yonas, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives We thrive off of common experiences; experiences that validate our identity and our being. That is why culture, particularly the … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Wear Your Values – An Insight into Fast Fashion
Wear Your Values – An Insight into Fast Fashion By: Emily Kim, Second Year in Emory College, Chemistry and NBB major I’m sure you’ve heard it before: “use code ____ … Continue Reading →
Resilience and Sustainability Collaboratory’s First Year of Accomplishments Projects a Promising Future
By: Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives The Resilience and Sustainability Collaboratory (RSC) is a newly established, Emory-based “think and do tank” that unites the expertise of thought … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: From Trash to Art – Artists are Breathing Life into Garbage to Stimulate Change
From Trash to Art – Artists are Breathing Life into Garbage to Stimulate Change By: Erica Kahn, First year in the 4+1 BS/MPH program in Environmental Health, Junior in Emory … Continue Reading →
Cherry Street Energy Partnership Helps Emory Further Energy Vision, Economic Inclusion
By: Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives On August 7, Emory’s 1599 Clifton Road Building became the first campus rooftop to house a solar installation through a … 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 →
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