October is Energy Awareness Month!

In Georgia, our lives are largely powered by non-renewable fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas. Because of the public health and climate impacts of fossil fuel use, Emory’s 2025 Sustainability Vision focuses on energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy to mitigate climate change and improve air quality.

OSI at the Clairmont Welcome Back BBQ

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

The Office of Sustainability Initiatives will have an educational table at the Welcome Back BBQ on Clairmont campus to educate students about programs and initiatives.

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Candler Theology Educational Garden

Candler School of Theology 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA, United States

Come volunteer in the Candler Theology Educational Garden to cultivate food and community on Emory's campus! The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams of Emory community members and are located all over campus. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to join a team or want … Continue Reading →

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Cox Educational Garden

Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Atlanta

Come volunteer in the Cox Educational Garden to cultivate food and community on Emory’s campus! The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams of Emory community members and are located all over campus. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to join a team or want additional information, … Continue Reading →

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Emory Farmers Market

Cox Hall Bridge 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Atlanta

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.

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Depot Educational Garden

Kaldi's Depot 1 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA, United States

Come volunteer in the Depot Educational Garden (located beside Kaldi's Depot) to cultivate food and community on Emory’s campus! The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams of Emory community members and are located all over campus. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to join a team … Continue Reading →

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Rollins Educational Garden

Rollins Garden

Come volunteer in the Rollins Educational Garden to cultivate food and community on Emory’s campus! The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams of Emory community members and are located all over campus. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to join a team or want additional information, … Continue Reading →

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WaterHub at Emory 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.

Sustainable Food Fair

The entire Emory community is invited to the annual Sustainable Food Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8. This is the fourteenth year for the student-run event, which will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Asbury Circle. The fair takes places alongside the weekly Farmers Market, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and … Continue Reading →

Weigh the Waste Campaign

Dobbs Common Table

Where: Dobbs Common Table (in the Emory Student Center) What: One week of weighing all the waste produced during lunch time at the DCT! Why: There are many reasons for us to be more aware of how much food we throw away: When food is thrown away, all the energy it took to produce, transport, … Continue Reading →