In 2014, Emory University became the first campus in the nation to adopt a comprehensive pollinator protection plan, which bans the use of neonicotinoids – a group of pesticides contributing to decline in pollinator species. To celebrate Pollinator Protection Month, learn how to plant home gardens that support pollinators rather than unintentionally harm them.
The Emory Farmers Market features local and seasonal produce, artisan products, baked goods, diverse lunch options, and more. Vendors include local Georgia farmers and small business owners, offering delicious, convenient, and sustainable food options to the Emory community every Tuesday.
Recycle with Emory Point on America Recycles Day! Items to be collected include: Personal computers and laptops Smoke detectors Cameras and video equipment Computer parts DVD players and VCR's Printers, copiers, fax machines, monitors, keyboards, scanner Batteries CD's, DVD's, video cassettes and vinyl records Cell phones and telephones Radios, stereo equipment, speakers and game systems … Continue Reading →
April 1 is Census Day, a key reference date for the 2020 Census. Households should have received information about completing the Census by mail in March. When completing the Census, you will include everyone living in your home on April 1, 2020. Students who were residents at Emory before transitioning to remote learning, should still … Continue Reading →
Have you been using more disposable sanitary and personal hygiene wipes these days? So have other people, and unfortunately, many of these wipes are ending up flushed and stuck in sewer pipes across the nation, which requires costly removal by local watershed management teams. Even wipes branded as "flushable" or "biodegradable" do not break down … Continue Reading →
As a part of Emory's #virtualearthmonth, we are highlighting organizations who were planning to participate in Emory's on-campus Earth Festival this year. Learn more about these #earthmonthleaders throughout April. Science for Georgia, Inc.'s mission is to improve communication between scientists and the public, to increase public engagement with science, and to advocate for the responsible use of science … Continue Reading →
Getting that #fridayfeeling for some self-care this weekend? Ever wondered if your self-care routine is sustainable? Many of our personal care and cleaning products ultimately end up in our water system or in landfill waste. Help keep your routine environmentally friendly by avoiding self-care products with microbeads, harsh chemicals, or excessive plastic packaging. The Environmental Working Group verifies home and … Continue Reading →
Happy #NationalPetDay! As you celebrate your furry family, consider these quick tips to help shrink your pet's carbon paw-print this #VirtualEarthMonth! #AtHomeActivism #EarthDayEveryDay
As a part of Emory's #virtualearthmonth, we are highlighting organizations who were planning to participate in Emory's on-campus Earth Festival this year. Learn more about these #earthmonthleaders throughout April. EarthShare Georgia connects people to trusted non-profit organizations dedicated to conserving and protecting our air, land and water. EarthShare Georgia raises funds primarily through workplace-giving partnerships with more … Continue Reading →
In 2018, a proposed rule was submitted to change the criteria for research the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would rely on when making regulatory decisions. The "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science" rule would restrict the agency's use of studies that rely on confidential human health data. If passed, the EPA would ask researchers to share … Continue Reading →
Get in, we’re going shopping! But before we do, we need to plan. Project Drawdown ranks reducing food waste as the third most significant strategy for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, and in the U.S., over 30% of edible food is wasted by consumers and retailers. To help: 1. Learn from the U.S. Department of Agriculture how best … Continue Reading →
