Emory's Waste Reduction & Diversion Month

Throughout November, OSI will be highlighting ways to reduce and divert waste from area landfills. By reducing waste, recycling and composting at Emory, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, enhance environmental justice by reducing the negative effects of landfills on already marginalized populations, and decrease habitat loss and animal displacement due to landfills. Learn more here. 

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From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: Policy and AD 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 →

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 →

“Healing the Separations: The Critical Need for Socially-Engaged Compassion and the Science of Cultivating It” by Professor Rhonda Magee

The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University (otherwise known as the Emory Compassion Center) is pleased to offer a free webinar with Professor Rhonda V. Magee from the University of San Francisco School of Law and author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness. Professor … Continue Reading →

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Emory Farmers Market

The Emory Farmers Market has returned to campus on Tuesdays through May 1st! From 11 to 2:00 on McDonough Field, Emory community members approved to be on campus can enjoy lunch, snacks and grocery items from over a dozen vendors who are local farmers, small business owners, and artisans. ‼️ Students, Dooley and Eagle Dollars will … Continue Reading →

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Zero Waste Ambassador Waste Tabling

Zero Waste Ambassadors and OSI interns will be tabling at the @emoryfarmersmkt tomorrow and will be at Wonderful Wednesday and the Clairmont bus circle throughout the month/early March. Come out and bring your questions about waste sorting at Emory☀️

Emory Climate Talks

President of Sierra Club Board of Directors: Ramón Cruz is the president of the Sierra Club Board of Directors and an environmental policy and advocacy expert. Previously, he served as deputy director of Puerto Rico's environmental regulatory agency. Register here.

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Educational Gardens Workdays: Theology Garden

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

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 →

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Educational Gardens Workday: Rollins Garden

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 →