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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 →

WaterHub at Emory University Recognized in Georgia Water Coalition’s “Clean 13”

Posted on October 28, 2020May 17, 2021

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 →

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.

Posted on April 22, 2020April 25, 2020

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 →

After 5 years, Emory WaterHub a model for water reuse

Posted on March 11, 2020April 21, 2020

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

Posted on February 12, 2020February 15, 2020

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

Posted on February 4, 2020February 15, 2020

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 →

Go green for Emory’s annual recycling competition

Posted on October 31, 2019November 8, 2019

Everyday choices by students, faculty and staff are key to reaching Emory’s goal of diverting 95 percent of waste from landfills by 2025. The impact of those individual efforts is … Continue Reading →

Emory earns 2019 Outstanding Institutional Recycling Program award

Posted on October 8, 2019November 8, 2019

Emory University’s efforts surrounding recycling and sustainability continue to earn notice. The latest recognition is from the Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC), which gave Emory its Spirit of Green Award for … Continue Reading →

From Waste to Watts: Emory Students Experiment with Compost to Electricity Systems

Posted on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

By Austin Lai, Yuhgene Liu and Miranda Mitchell Any farmer, gardener or sustainability-minded citizen who composts organic matter might notice that their compost pile generates a substantial amount of heat … Continue Reading →

Presenting the Emory Dance Office – A Gold Certified Green Office!

Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

By Ramsey Baden | August 27th, 2018 The Emory Dance & Movement Studies Program places great value on our relationship with our surroundings. In the words of Director Lori Teague, “the fundamentals of dance … Continue Reading →

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