Office of Sustainability News
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Compost Crew Minimizes Food Waste
By Julia Haines, Editor-in-chief of the Old Gold & Black Originally published in the September 6 issue of the Old Gold & Black Many of the freshmen orientation events on move-in weekend were heavily policed by [...]
FAQ: Electric Scooters
FAQ: I saw some Bird scooters on campus last week but they disappeared as quickly as they arrived. What happened? A: The scooters were removed by the company the same day they were delivered. There are three [...]
Is Your Sunscreen Hurting Our Coral Reefs?
Protect yourself and the planet this summer Ahh, sweet summertime—the time of year we visit the beach and generously lather on layers of sunscreen time and time again to protect our skin from the sun’s [...]
We’ll Do the Dirty Work
Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some don tan shirts and rubber gloves and call themselves the Compost Crew. The Compost Crew is a student-initiated group committed to diverting waste on campus. As their [...]
Over 300 Members of the Class of 2018 pledge to be Green Grads
Over 300 members of the Wake Forest Class of 2018 made an enduring commitment to sustainability by signing the Green Graduation pledge, an opportunity that over 100 other colleges and universities offer their graduates. All [...]
Infusing Sustainability across the Curriculum
Where is sustainability in your field? How does incorporating sustainability bolster what you’re already teaching? These are a few of the question 10 Wake Forest faculty members explored during the seventh annual Magnolias Curriculum Project [...]
Congratulations 2018 Sustainability Intern Graduates
The Office of Sustainability congratulates our current and former graduating interns, all of whom have been integral in Wake Forest’s campus sustainability efforts. […]
Temporary Relocation of Zipcars
Due to on-campus road construction and paving as well as Commencement, the locations of several Zipcars on campus will be temporarily relocated. From May 11 - June 1, 2018, Zipcars currently in Lot N will [...]
Class of 2018 Invited to Sign the Green Grad Pledge
Class of 2018 – Make the pledge to be a Green Grad! Continue your commitment to sustainability after you leave campus and join thousands of graduates from all over the world in a commitment to [...]
Move Out, Don’t Throw Out
Move-Out is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning. Students are encouraged to donate unwanted books, furniture, clothing, and other materials when they move out this spring. Doing so will benefit the local [...]
Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 Magnolias Curriculum Project
We invite all WFU faculty to enhance teaching and engagement with sustainability issues by participating in the 2018 Magnolias Curriculum Project. No prior experience with sustainability-related issues in the classroom or in research is necessary, [...]
Urban Revitalization Strategist Majora Carter Gives WFU Earth Week Address
It seems like low-status communities are designed to bleed talent. When dirty industries come in and jobs have no promise of advancement, the goal of many young people is to get out. Sustainable South Bronx [...]
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