From the placement of landfills to the impacts of extreme weather events, it is apparent that climate change and other environmental issues disproportionately and unjustly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, worsening existing health disparities and overall wellness and wealth-building. We challenge our sustainability network to educate ourselves on the importance of climate justice and environmental justice and how we can all further these movements.
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 →
Throughout November, Emory buildings will compete to increase landfill waste diversion weights during this November compared to the previous November. Occupants of the winning building will receive $3,000 to spend on an innovative project aimed at increasing landfill diversion in the building.
