Historically, waste has been a burden placed on vulnerable and marginalized communities, so our office wanted to follow Emory’s waste by using the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice tool to … Continue Reading →
Zero Wast Ambassador Blog: Why I’m a ZWA – The Impacts of Waste Reduction
Why I’m a ZWA – The Impacts of Waste Reduction By: Jack Miklaucic, Sophomore in Emory College, Environmental Science and PPL double-major Modern life, particularly in industrialized and wealthy countries, … Continue Reading →
Protected: 2020-2021 Zero Waste Ambassadors
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Emory soil analysis project leads to EPA site investigation
An Emory University collaboration with members of Atlanta’s Westside community, to test urban soil for contaminants, has led to a site investigation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The … Continue Reading →
Emory campuses recognized for increased student voter turnout in midterm elections
By Taylor Spicer | Emory Report | Dec. 4, 2019 In fall 2018, Emory students, faculty and staff were involved in the midterm elections at higher rates than ever before: … Continue Reading →
Green Offices encourage sustainable work spaces
By: Madi Mainman Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Laura Hunt, the Program Coordinator for the department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures (REALC), and Terez Whatley, the Academic Department … Continue Reading →
Earth Month Recycling Day at Emory Point
By Kristen Kaufman | May 27, 2018 On April 18th, members of the Clifton Corridor community convened at Emory Point to celebrate Earth Month with a recycling event. Earth Month … Continue Reading →
Theater Emory Connecting with Community through Creative Landfill Diversion Efforts
Theater Emory presents several productions each year and with every new program, old scenery materials are replaced by new pieces for current performances. Instead of dumping previous set pieces into a landfill, Theater Emory has found innovative and creative ways to divert about 95% of its waste.