Emory's Waste Reduction & Diversion Month

Throughout November, OSI will be highlighting ways to reduce and divert waste from area landfills. By reducing waste, recycling and composting at Emory, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, enhance environmental justice by reducing the negative effects of landfills on already marginalized populations, and decrease habitat loss and animal displacement due to landfills. Learn more here

Weigh the Waste Campaign

Dobbs Common Table

Where: Dobbs Common Table (in the Emory Student Center) What: One week of weighing all the waste produced during lunch time at the DCT! Why: There are many reasons for us to be more aware of how much food we throw away: When food is thrown away, all the energy it took to produce, transport, … Continue Reading →

Weigh the Waste Campaign

Dobbs Common Table

Where: Dobbs Common Table (in the Emory Student Center) What: One week of weighing all the waste produced during lunch time at the DCT! Why: There are many reasons for us to be more aware of how much food we throw away: When food is thrown away, all the energy it took to produce, transport, … Continue Reading →

Weigh the Waste Campaign

Dobbs Common Table

Where: Dobbs Common Table (in the Emory Student Center) What: One week of weighing all the waste produced during lunch time at the DCT! Why: There are many reasons for us to be more aware of how much food we throw away: When food is thrown away, all the energy it took to produce, transport, … Continue Reading →