August is Sustainability in the Curriculum Month!
Integrating sustainability-related courses into the academic realm has been a priority for Emory for years. In 2017, 60.61% of departments offered sustainability-related courses. With sustainability integrated into the undergraduate and graduate student curricula, campus becomes a living laboratory where students connect knowledge gained in the classroom to actively advancing sustainability on campus and in the broader community.
From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: Keynote Address: Professor Carlton Waterhouse
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: 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 →
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 →
Drawdown Georgia- Climate Solutions That Go Beyond Carbon: Reducing Food Waste
Food waste is on the minds of people and organizations all over Georgia, from one of the busiest airports in the world to local governments, leading universities, and innovative businesses. Join us on November 9th at 2 pm to catch up on the conversation around this climate and social justice issue. Moderated by Ciannat Howett, … Continue Reading →
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 →
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.