By Nithya Narayanaswamy, rising junior at Emory College and Co-Founder of Plastic Free Emory. “Do you ever feel, like a plastic bag, Drifting through the wind, Wanting to start again?” … Continue Reading →
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Pollinator Protection Week 2021 – Ways to Help Pollinators!
In our last post, we focused on the different threats facing pollinators. Today, we’re featuring some easy ways for you to get involved in pollinator conservation at home or in … Continue Reading →
Emory signs ‘Break Free From Plastic’ pledge
President Gregory L. Fenves met with leaders of the student-led initiative Plastic Free Emory Project on June 15 and signed the “Break Free from Plastic Pledge,” which outlines a five-year plan for … Continue Reading →
Oxford College’s Green Pioneers, Steve Baker and Eloise Carter, Retiring
By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern When OSI became aware of the impending retirement of Dr. Baker and Dr. Carter, we found it impossible not to reflect on their impressive … Continue Reading →
Emory Sustainability Virtual Celebration Recap & Video Segments
As a part of Emory’s Earth Month, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives hosted the Emory Sustainability Virtual Celebration on Friday, April 23. Over 70 of you joined to celebrate major … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: My Changed Perceptions on Waste
My Changed Perceptions on Waste By: Layth Mattar, Senior in Emory College, Arabic and Biology double-major Emory, and its community, has been an extremely impactful part of the last four … Continue Reading →
Emory Student Groups Promote On-Campus Climate Awareness & Action
By: Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives During this Climate Awareness Month, OSI highlighted inspiring women and young activists across the globe who have made invaluable contributions … Continue Reading →
Youth Advocates for Climate Activism Leading Resistance Movements
By: Kelly Li, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives In the final week of Climate Awareness Month, OSI recognizes youth climate activists that are serving our society and … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Eco-Ableism in the Zero Waste Movement
Eco-Ableism in the Zero Waste Movement By: Alexandra Aladham, First Year at Oxford College, Environmental Sciences Major Since the early 2000’s, the world has seen a push toward zero waste … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Small Zero Waste Habits to Implement at Home
Small Zero Waste Habits to Implement at Home By: Michelle Ly, Senior in Emory College, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Major Recently, I’ve been reflecting on how I got interested in … Continue Reading →