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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Recycling Day at Emory Point
The Green Space by The General Muir 1540 Avenue Place, Atlanta, GA, United StatesRecycling Competition
Throughout November, Emory buildings will compete to increase landfill waste diversion weights during this November compared to the previous November. Occupants of the winning building will receive $3,000 to spend on an innovative project aimed at increasing landfill diversion in the building.
First Emory Farmers Market of 2019!
Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, AtlantaFree Screening of Anthony Bourdain’s “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste”
White Hall 301 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA, United StatesClairmont Trash Talk Town Hall
Clairmont Campus 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur, GA, United StatesFarmers Market
Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, AtlantaFarmers Market
Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, AtlantaZero Waste Ambassador Training
Candler Library 120Volunteer 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.
Theology Educational Garden
Candler School of Theology 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA, United StatesTomatoes, 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 →