By: Leanna Ehrlich, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Q: What are the origins of the soil remediation project? ES: My lab is working on greenhouse gas emissions, and we’re interested … Continue Reading →
Transformative solar power agreement will help Emory reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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 →
SMARTER WATER: In just five years, Emory’s WaterHub has reclaimed and recycled more than 300 million gallons of campus wastewater—and captured interest across the globe.
Every day, colonies of ravenous microorganisms—dwelling within the dense root systems of hydroponically grown plants—help clean and repurpose nearly 400,000 gallons of campus wastewater for non-potable uses. These colonies are … Continue Reading →
Emory’s Sustainability Innovator Awards honor students, faculty and staff
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 →
Emory receives Department of Energy’s Accelerating Smart Labs Award for Program Development and Implementation
By Jamie Lutz, OSI Intern According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a typical laboratory is 3-to-4 times more energy intensive than an average commercial building and can account … Continue Reading →
After 5 years, Emory WaterHub a model for water reuse
By: Nedra Rhone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | March 11, 2020 In 2018, when a water main break left more than 700,000 DeKalb residents under a boil water advisory, the WaterHub … Continue Reading →
Annual recycling competition diverts almost 400 tons of waste from landfills
Emory Report | Feb. 12, 2020 Each year Emory Recycles and the Office of Sustainability Initiatives hold a recycling competition to determine which university building has the greatest increase in … Continue Reading →
Emory Voices: Science-Inspired Sustainable Behaviors
In the May 31, 2019 issue of Science, young scientists lent their perspectives on personal sustainable behavior change in the article NextGen Voices: Science-inspired sustainable behavior. The Emory Office of … Continue Reading →
Learn About Campus Lighting: An Interview with Kevin Keefe, Electrical Engineer at Emory University
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 →
Pioneering Partnerships: Emory’s Commitment to Enabling through Innovation
December 12, 2019 By: Franzene Minott Published Originally in Georgia Social Impact In 2015, Emory solidified its position as a sustainability pioneer after their Strategic Vision outlined the ambitious goal that 75% of … Continue Reading →