Tag: sustainability
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America recycles at Emory Point
[Ed. Note – America Recycles at Emory point is brought to you by partners from Clifton Corridors] America Recycles at Emory Point is a go green initiative brought to you by partners from the Clifton Corridors including Emory Point, Emory University, Pratt 100% Recycled, Georgia Container Inc., CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials), America’s…
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March sustainability moment
March is coming in like a lion and will hopefully go out like a lamb – going greener the whole way! Zero Waste Initiative Emory has set these laudably ambitious sustainability goals: all events must be zero waste by 2020 (yes, next year), and by 2025 – compost, recycle or reuse at least 95% of…
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Carpool matching at Emory
Carpool matching starts this week. If you are interested, sign up now. The following information comes from Emory’s Transportation Office: Interested in saving $500+ dollars every year? Sign-up to look for a carpool match: http://bit.ly/LYC2019. Carpool with just one Emory employee and parking is $28/month for the carpool permit (save over $500 every year). Carpool with two or more Emory employees…
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Green Notes for February 2019
February is Water Awareness Month. There are a number of exciting opportunities to learn more about by touring the Recycling Center and Water Hub, tasting at the Symposium, enjoying the Farmer’s Market, and getting ready for spring by placing your order with Oxford Farms for weekly produce. Monday, February 18 (12:00-1:00 pm) AND Friday, March…
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Green IT update
Emory Point is holding an unwanted item recycling event on Friday, November 9, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Green Space by The General Muir. Mark your calendars and get ready to recycle. Details of what can be recycled are: Residential materials only. No contractor or commercial waste Clothing: Gently worn clothing, shoes, and…
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October is “energy awareness” month at Emory
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives, in conjunction with Campus Services, has been keeping track of energy usage for most buildings on campus. Here are some of our buildings and how we stack up – know that we have much to be proud of. Congratulations for all your efforts on so many fronts over time that…
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Green IT corner
Here’s some good news for some hard to recycle items: DeKalb County is sponsoring its Annual Household Hazard Waste Event on Saturday, October 20, from 8 am to 12 noon. Note that proof of DeKalb County residency is required, as this is open only to DeKalb residents. Please review the flier or call the Sanitation Division at 404-294-2900 with…