https://news.emory.edu/tags/category/sustainability/index.htmlSustainability news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 03:28:40 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_sustainability_incentives_fund_08-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_sustainability_incentives_fund_08-12-2021/campus.htmlWinners of the most recent round of sustainability grants will put their funds toward a variety of green initiatives across campus, including creating habitats for pollinators and educating about the value of pollinators to local ecosystems.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_acclaim_december_07-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_acclaim_december_07-12-2021/campus.htmlEmory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/11/er_emory_inspired_working_farms_fund_23-11-2021/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_emory_inspired_working_farms_fund_23-11-2021_special_feature/campus.htmlThe Working Farms Fund, a partnership between Emory and The Conservation Fund, grows diversity in the ranks of farmers, boosts the state's economy, reduces the carbon footprint and puts local, sustainably grown food on campus tables.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_climate_talks_mottley_23-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_climate_talks_mottley_23-11-2021/campus.htmlPrime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, a vocal and determined advocate for urgent action on climate change, will deliver the final conversation in the Emory Climate Talks 2021 series. The online event is Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/upress_sustainability_goodr_waste_management_provider_16-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/upress_sustainability_goodr_waste_management_provider_16-11-2021/campus.htmlEmory has partnered with waste management and hunger relief company Goodr as its holistic waste management provider to help achieve the university’s zero landfill waste goal. The partnership has already diverted nearly 140,000 pounds of food waste from landfills.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_race_to_zero_climate_leadership_network_09-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_race_to_zero_climate_leadership_network_09-11-2021/campus.htmlAfter meeting with student leaders in the Emory Climate Coalition, President Gregory L. Fenves joined Race to Zero, an alliance of educational institutions devoted to achieving zero carbon emissions. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_november_free_things/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_november_free_things/campus.htmlCampus activities this month range from immersive drama experiences and concerts to thought-provoking lectures — including one with Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” on Nov. 10.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/er_start_me_farmers_market/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/er_start_me_farmers_market/campus.htmlWith 20 vendors selling everything from produce to baked goods, the Emory Farmers Market supports local growers and reduces energy use caused by food transportation. Several vendors participated in the university’s Start:ME small business training program.Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/er_acclaim_september/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/er_acclaim_september/campus.htmlEmory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/er_educational_gardens/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/er_educational_gardens/campus.htmlVolunteers from across Emory plant, tend and harvest food in eight small gardens on the Atlanta campus. Their work makes food more accessible locally and reinforces Emory’s commitment to sustainability.Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400