February is Water Awareness Month!

Atlanta is one of the largest municipalities on one of the smallest watersheds in the nation. We are a region of droughts and floods, coupled with old sewer infrastructure and high water rates. Going forward, efforts to use water more consciously will require commitment from students, faculty, staff, visitors and others – and that commitment will make a difference locally for years to come.

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From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop Oct 14-15

Join Emory University for a two-day workshop focused on the essential questions of AD: environmental justice, policy, and technology! Last year, Emory University received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an on-campus prototype for an anaerobic digester (AD). This technology can turn food waste into biogas (renewable energy) and soil amendments (agricultural use). Ultimately, Emory … Continue Reading →

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Educational Garden Workdays: Rollins Garden

What’s the best break from classes and work? Gardening! This semester is the perfect opportunity to work with the Emory Education Garden Project’s seven garden plots! Meet up with other members of the Emory community and Erik Edwards, the Educational Gardens Coordinator, for some light gardening, and take home your own harvest of veggies! Tools … Continue Reading →

From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: Keynote Address: Professor Carlton Waterhouse

Last year, Emory University received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an on-campus prototype for an anaerobic digester (AD). This technology can turn food waste into biogas (renewable energy) and soil amendments (agricultural use). Ultimately, Emory is interested in demonstrating how to design an anaerobic digester that reduces environmental justice concerns. To that end, Emory … Continue Reading →

From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: AD Technology Speakers

Last year, Emory University received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an on-campus prototype for an anaerobic digester (AD). This technology can turn food waste into biogas (renewable energy) and soil amendments (agricultural use). Ultimately, Emory is interested in demonstrating how to design an anaerobic digester that reduces environmental justice concerns. To that end, Emory … Continue Reading →

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Sustainable Food Fair

The Office of Sustainability Initiatives and Emory Dining are pleased to announce the return of the Emory Sustainable Food Fair! Tuesday, October 26th from 11:30 to 1:30, farmers and sustainable food vendors will join the Emory community to engage in conversation about sustainable practices, enjoy tasty and responsibly grown food, and explore Atlanta’s sustainable food … Continue Reading →

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Emory Climate Talk: The Intersectional Environmentalist

Leah Thomas is an eco-communicator, aka an environmentalist with a love for writing + creativity, based in Ventura, CA. She’s passionate about advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. You could say she’s tryna make the world a little more equal for everyone and a little nicer to our home planet. … Continue Reading →

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Emory Farmers Market Alumni Meetup

Since 2008, the Emory Farmers Market has been a lively campus community space for local farms and businesses that offer a wide selection of fresh produce, hand-crafted.goods, and diverse beverage and lunch options for students, faculty, and staff. The weekly Emory Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the … Continue Reading →

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Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action at Rollins

Rollins School of Public Health 1518 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA, United States

The remaining four of six "Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action" sessions will occur throughout the Spring 2023 semester, with the first on January 25th at 11am at Grace Crum Rollins Building, Rita Ann Rollins Room. Refer to our website for updated information about when and where the next sessions will occur.These facilitated Conversations will ensure that the work being completed by … Continue Reading →