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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 Recycling Day at Emory Point is a daylong event that invites the public to dispose of unwanted household items, providing a chance for local community … Continue Reading →
Emory community makes progress on ‘zero landfill waste’ goal
A year after its launch, Emory’s 2018 Waste Management Policy has already led to a measurable increase in the amount of campus waste that is diverted from area landfills. Emory seeks to divert 95 percent of campus waste from municipal landfills by 2025 through standardization of all indoor and outdoor waste bins, removal of desk-side waste service, … Continue Reading →
Following Emory’s Waste: Where Does It Go And Who Does It Affect?
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 see which communities are being affected. We hope that contextualizing where our waste goes will remind us that there is no “away” when we throw … 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 Administrator for German Studies, have teamed up to enhance sustainability in their offices at Emory’s Modern Languages Building. Whatley serves as the Sustainability chair for … Continue Reading →
New Emory filters save energy and reduce waste!
Emory is currently using MERV 13 High capacity Bag filters on several of the larger lab buildings, including Atwood Chemistry Building. There are 3 advantages to these new filters. Saves fan energy through a lower pressure drop; it’s small at 59234 KW/yr. Saves labor, as they last 1.5 yrs. Reducing about 4 trips by the … Continue Reading →
November is Recycling Competition Month!
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.
Recycling Competition
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.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Dining Hall
Todd Doyle | July 18, 2018 Author’s note: This is a follow up to http://news.emory.edu/stories/2016/09/er_duc_interim_dining_facility/campus.html. Opening in summer of 2017, the DUC-ling staff has served a year’s worth of meals to members of the Emory community. The interim dining hall project enters its second and final academic term with Emory, as construction of the CLC … Continue Reading →
Student move out donations divert waste for a good cause
By Ayla Ekici At the end of the academic year, Emory’s thousands of student-residents moved out of the residence halls, requiring them to make choices about what to keep and what to discard and how. Housing, ResLife, Building and Residential Services and the Office of Sustainability once again teamed up for the “Don’t Dump It, … 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.
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, is vastly different than it was just a century ago. The development and popularization of single-use plastics and industrial farming techniques has led to staggering … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Comparing the Concept of “Waste” across Cultures
Comparing the Concept of “Waste” across Cultures By Layth Mattar, Senior in Emory College, Arabic and Biology double-major When I was younger, especially before the Arab Spring, I would spend my summers in Egypt living between the homes of my grandparents. A shared characteristic of their homes was that they were ornately decorated with antiques, … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Compost, Now!
Compost, Now! By Davida Halev, Senior in Emory College, Sociology Major and Sustainability Minor Georgia has a food problem and it’s not what you think it is. Despite one out of every seven Georgians being food insecure, over 800,000 tons of food waste ends up in Georgia landfills each year (Georgia Environmental Protection Division). In … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Coronavirus Plastic Crusade: Fight it, Don’t Join It
Coronavirus Plastic Crusade: Fight it, Don’t Join It By Davida Halev, Senior in Emory College, Sociology Major and Sustainability Minor COVID-19 has reinvigorated plastic consumption and production in industry and in our personal lives. Drop in petroleum prices and lifestyle changes – specifically, increased demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and single-use plastics (SUPs) – … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: How to Solve Our Waste Exporting Problem
How to Solve Our Waste Exporting Problem By: Jack Miklaucic, Sophomore in Emory College, Environmental Science and PPL double-major The United States produces the third most waste per capita in the world, coming in at 25.9 metric tons per person and 8.4 billion metric tons per year (1). This gargantuan amount of waste demands the … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: How Zero Waste Can Save You Money
How Zero Waste Can Save You Money By Candace Allison, MPH Candidate in Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences Since beginning my low waste journey two years ago, I’ve encountered a common misconception: it costs a lot of money to go zero/low waste. Upon first glance, it certainly seems that way, with “supply lists,” including … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: International Experts Agree: Reusables are COVID-19 Safe
International Experts Agree: Reusables are COVID-19 Safe By Davida Halev, Senior in Emory College, Sociology Major and Sustainability Minor In early 2020, restaurants were starting to see a shift away from disposable packaging. Last January, Starbucks implemented a Resource-Positive Future act which incentivized the use of reusable coffee cups. The restaurant chain Just Salad was … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Low Waste Gift Ideas During a Pandemic
Low Waste Gift Ideas during a Pandemic By: Esha Babu, First year in Emory College, Natural Sciences major The Holiday season normally serves as a time to reconnect and spend time with loved ones. My extended family and friends would often spend Winter Breaks escaping the bitter cold with my family in Florida. However, this … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Stopping the Flow of Plastic at its Source
Stopping the Flow of Plastic at its Source By: CJ O’Brien, Second year Master’s in Development Practice Student with concentrations in environmental conservation & organization and management, Academic Fellow at Oceana As a Florida native, I have always been in love with the marine ecosystem. The first time I saw a coral reef in the … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: The Spectrum for Adopting a Zero Waste Lifestyle During College
The Spectrum for Adopting a Zero Waste Lifestyle During College By: Michelle Ly, Senior in Emory College, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Major Over the past almost four years learning to be zero waste at college, I’ve realized the zero waste lifestyle lies on a spectrum (now more than ever with the current pandemic). While the term … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Tips for Reducing Food Waste
Tips for Reducing Food Waste By: Elizabeth Beling, Senior in Emory College, Sociology major and Sustainability minor In the United States, 80 billion pounds of food are thrown away each year. That’s 219 pounds of food waste per person. Why is this a problem? One core issue is that this food could be going to … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Upcycling, Recycling, and Downcycling: What I Didn’t Know About Off-Campus Recycling
Upcycling, Recycling, and Downcycling: What I Didn’t Know About Off-Campus Recycling By: Cooper Jannuzzo, M.S., EHI Office of Quality Before my journey to zero waste, I was a recycling extremist. Everything plastic, glass, paper, and cardboard went into my at-home recycling bin. I was uneducated and thought that everything with a triangle was recyclable. Not … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Wear Your Values – An Insight into Fast Fashion
Wear Your Values – An Insight into Fast Fashion By: Emily Kim, Second Year in Emory College, Chemistry and NBB major I’m sure you’ve heard it before: “use code ____ for 15% off”. Even if you haven’t, we’ve all seen great bargains for the cheapest, trending clothing option on the internet, and to no one’s … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Youth are the Future of Waste Diversion
Youth are the Future of Waste Diversion By: Maya Encantada Meeks, CVT, RLAT, Division of Animal Resources After a weekly drop off at the Emory Recycling Center, my child, a friend and I decided to take a hike down to the creek. While walking, we discovered that there is not direct access to the … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste: Abandoning the Trashy Life
By Monica Lefton Apr 04, 2018 Each American produced an average of 30 pounds of trash per week in 2014, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Applying that statistic to the undergraduate population at Emory, students would theoretically produce a whopping total of 237,480 pounds of trash per week. Hopefully we don’t produce quite that much … Continue Reading →
ZLW Volunteer: QTM Graduating Senior Reception
Please sign up to volunteer, join, and attend our events this semester. Spread the word about our new waste policy and help us make people better sustainable citizens! Volunteer: We’re looking for your help to educate the Emory Community about Zero Landfill Waste Initiatives Join: New to the Zero Waste Ambassador Program? This is a great event to … Continue Reading →
ZLW Volunteer: Taste of Emory
Please sign up to volunteer, join, and attend our events this semester. Spread the word about our new waste policy and help us make people better sustainable citizens! Volunteer: We’re looking for your help to educate the Emory Community about Zero Landfill Waste Initiatives Join: New to the Zero Waste Ambassador Program? This is a great event to … Continue Reading →
ZLW Volunteer: Wonderful Wednesday After Dark
Please sign up to volunteer, join, and attend our events this semester. Spread the word about our new waste policy and help us make people better sustainable citizens! Volunteer: We’re looking for your help to educate the Emory Community about Zero Landfill Waste Initiatives Join: New to the Zero Waste Ambassador Program? This is a great event to … Continue Reading →