Since the 1990s, Emory University has been enhancing and streamlining its landfill waste diversion efforts. In 2017 and 2018, the University made sweeping changes across the Oxford and Atlanta campuses … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Individual Choices in Food Waste Reduction
By: Julia Marquis, current first year at Emory pursuing a BS in environmental science During my transition to Emory’s campus this fall as a first-year student, I have been … Continue Reading →
Emory partners with Goodr as new waste management provider
Emory University has partnered with waste management and hunger relief company Goodr as its holistic waste management provider to help achieve the university’s zero landfill waste goal. Starting with pre-consumer composting this … Continue Reading →
Drifting Through the Plastics Crisis: Plastics and Environmental Justice
By Nithya Narayanaswamy, rising junior at Emory College and Co-Founder of Plastic Free Emory. “Do you ever feel, like a plastic bag, Drifting through the wind, Wanting to start again?” … Continue Reading →
Emory signs ‘Break Free From Plastic’ pledge
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 →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: My Changed Perceptions on Waste
My Changed Perceptions on Waste By: Layth Mattar, Senior in Emory College, Arabic and Biology double-major Emory, and its community, has been an extremely impactful part of the last four … 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 →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Eco-Ableism in the Zero Waste Movement
Eco-Ableism in the Zero Waste Movement By: Alexandra Aladham, First Year at Oxford College, Environmental Sciences Major Since the early 2000’s, the world has seen a push toward zero waste … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: 5 Hard-to-Recycle Materials and What To Do With Them
5 Hard-to-Recycle Materials and What To Do With Them By Candace Allison, MPH Candidate in Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences When most people hear the word “recycle,” they think … Continue Reading →
Women at the Center of Pivotal Moments in Sustainability and Climate Action History
By Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives During this Climate Awareness and Women’s History Month, OSI is highlighting some of the many determined women who have made … Continue Reading →