Atlanta is one of the largest municipalities on one of the smallest watersheds in the nation. We are a region of droughts and floods, coupled with old sewer infrastructure and high water rates. Going forward, efforts to use water more consciously will require commitment from students, faculty, staff, visitors and others – and that commitment will make a difference locally for years to come.
The market serves as a gathering place for the Emory community and offers an opportunity to connect Emory students, faculty, and staff with local Georgia farmers and makers. Cooking demonstrations, contests, musical performances and other activities make the Emory Farmers Market a highlight of campus life.
At the end of each school year, Housing, Campus Services teams, and the Office of Sustainability Initiatives partner to provide donation bins and trucks for all on-campus residence to donate items that can be used, instead of throwing them in dumpsters to be sent to landfill. More information and program dates can be found here. … Continue Reading →
Emory's Oxford Organic Farm offers a community-supported agriculture subscription program that allows subscribers to receive a weekly delivery of local, organic produce. Find out more information and register here.
Join this public tour of the WaterHub at Emory University, a water reclamation facility that is the first-of-its-kind in the nation! Sign up for a tour here.
Join this public tour of the WaterHub at Emory University, a water reclamation facility that is the first-of-its-kind in the nation! Sign up for a tour here.
Help with Zero Landfill Waste efforts by signing up to participate in Commencement on May 14th as a Zero Waste Volunteer! We appreciate your help as an engaged member of the Emory community.
Emory University, in partnership with Emory Point and the CDC, will host activities for Bike to Work Day — part of the National Bike Month and National Bike to Work Week initiatives of The League of American Bicyclists.
Help with Zero Landfill Waste efforts by signing up to participate in Staff Fest on May 18th as a Zero Waste Volunteer! We appreciate your help as an engaged member of the Emory community.
Polls are open for registered voters to cast votes in the primary elections to determine candidates for the November 2018 elections. Voter information can be found here: https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do.
The Emory Farmers Market features fresh, seasonal local produce; artisanal bread; honey; other artisan products and baked goods; fair trade and organic coffee options; and diverse lunch options. In addition to providing delicious and convenient food choices to the Emory community, the market encourages us all to interact with Georgia farmers and small business owners, to expand our knowledge about healthy eating and sustainable production and to establish a relationship with the people who grow our food—an essential component of a healthy, local food system.
