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 →
News & Press
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 →
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: 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 →
Emory Sustainability Faculty Fellows Applying Climate Research and Engaging Students in Climate Solutions
By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Each year, Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) recognizes March as Climate Awareness Month, in addition to recognizing Women’s History … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: 5 Hard-to-Recycle Materials and What To Do With Them
5 Hard-to-Recycle Materials and What To Do With Them By Candace Allison, MPH Candidate in Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences When most people hear the word “recycle,” they think … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Fermentation and Food Waste
Fermentation and Food Waste By: Jasmine Lin, Junior in Emory College, Anthropology and Human Biology Major I would be lying if I said I didn’t try out my own sourdough … Continue Reading →
Adventures in Green Networking Panel Recordings
These green career panels were recorded in a series during the month of February 2021 as a part of Adventures in Green Networking. The event series was co-hosted by The … Continue Reading →