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Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: How to Solve Our Waste Exporting Problem

Posted on February 4, 2021

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 … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Wear Your Values – An Insight into Fast Fashion

Posted on December 3, 2020

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 ____ … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Low Waste Gift Ideas During a Pandemic

Posted on November 24, 2020

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 … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Upcycling, Recycling, and Downcycling: What I Didn’t Know About Off-Campus Recycling

Posted on November 19, 2020

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. … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: From Trash to Art – Artists are Breathing Life into Garbage to Stimulate Change

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

From Trash to Art –  Artists are Breathing Life into Garbage to Stimulate Change By: Erica Kahn, First year in the 4+1 BS/MPH program in Environmental Health, Junior in Emory … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Coronavirus Plastic Crusade: Fight it, Don’t Join It

Posted on November 5, 2020November 6, 2020

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 … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Stopping the Flow of Plastic at its Source

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

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 … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: The Spectrum for Adopting a Zero Waste Lifestyle During College

Posted on October 23, 2020October 21, 2020

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 … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Tips for Reducing Food Waste

Posted on October 16, 2020October 13, 2020

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 … Continue Reading →

Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: How Zero Waste Can Save You Money

Posted on October 7, 2020October 13, 2020

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 … Continue Reading →

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