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 … 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 … 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, … Continue Reading →

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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 … 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 … 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 … Continue Reading →

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 … 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 … Continue Reading →