July is Climate Justice and Environmental Justice July!

From the placement of landfills to the impacts of extreme weather events, it is apparent that climate change and other environmental issues disproportionately and unjustly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, worsening existing health disparities and overall wellness and wealth-building. We challenge our sustainability network to educate ourselves on the importance of climate justice and environmental justice and how we can all further these movements.

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Clairmont Educational Garden

Clairmont Campus 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur, GA, United States

Tomatoes, lettuces, peas, beans, greens, eggplant, broccoli, strawberries, and even cotton are grown in Emory’s Educational Gardens. The gardens have become islands of beauty, education and food that is used in dining and hospital operations. The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams and welcome volunteer workers. If you would like to join a team … Continue Reading →

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Rollins Educational Garden

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

Tomatoes, lettuces, peas, beans, greens, eggplant, broccoli, strawberries, and even cotton are grown in Emory’s Educational Gardens. The gardens have become islands of beauty, education and food that is used in dining and hospital operations. The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams and welcome volunteer workers. If you would like to join a team … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Training

Volunteer as a Zero Waste Ambassador! This group serves as peer-to-peer educators in residence halls, offices and labs and during events to educate about proper waste management.

Farmers Market

Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Atlanta

Now featuring Chattahoochee Riverkeeper!

Farmers Market

Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Atlanta

Now featuring Chattahoochee Riverkeeper!

Farmers Market

Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Atlanta

Now featuring Chattahoochee Riverkeeper!

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WaterHub Tour

WaterHub at Emory University 700 Peavine Creek Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

The WaterHub at Emory University is an award-winning water reclamation facility that is the first of its kind in the nation. All public tours of the facility are led by trained Emory undergraduate and graduate students. Sign up for this tour here.