Q. I’m a student who’s interested in the local foods movement on campus – how can I get involved? A. Here are a few ways you can get involved: Join the Campus Garden listserv to keep up on food-related issues Attend the regular work […]
Q. I’ve noticed how beautiful the Wake Forestgardens are, but isn’t all that landscaping water intensive, particularly during the summer when the flowers are in bloom and water is at a premium? A. Though landscaping, particularly on a large scale like at the university, required a lot […]
Q. I made the switch to CFL bulbs, how do I dispose of them when they eventually burn out? A. Because Compact Florescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of gaseous mercury, you should not dispose of them in individual waste containers. Individuals should dispose of […]
Q. Where can I recycle my batteries on campus? A. Rechargeable batteries, including cell phone batteries, can be recycled in the e-waste bins in the ZSR Library and Benson University Center. As you may know AAA-D batteries no longer contain Mercury and are therefore no […]
Q. Wait, there’s no Styrofoam in the Reynolda Fresh Food Company? How am I supposed to take food to-go from the Pit? A. You heard right. In 2009, as a university community, we disposed of over 7,000 foam to-go containers each week. Starting in the fall […]
1/13, 7 pm: A screening of the award-winning documentary will be followed by a discussion led by Rick Walker of Rain Catchers. Come learn about water collection and harvesting techniques. Temple Emanuel 201 Oakwood Drive Winston-Salem (near Thruway Shopping Center) Admission is free. Call call […]
While pundits debate the causes of our changing climate, energy conservation remains the most impactful way our institution can decrease its carbon footprint as well as shield itself from rising energy costs. Mike Draughn, Wake Forest’s Director for Maintenance and Utilities, is responsible for much […]
The university saved $30,000 in nine days last year during the trial run of the Holiday Setbacks program implemented by Facilities Management and Campus Services. This year’s program, which will run an additional 5 days is expected to save the university even more money in […]
12/4, 11am-3pm: Check out jewelry, crafts, arts, baked goods and more all handmade by members of the Wake Forest community. Benson 401 Contact Dana Hutchens (336.758.5246) for more information.
11/19, 2-5 p.m.: Ken’s Bike Shop will be performing free bike assessments and minor tune-ups underneath the Campus Recreation tent. A biking survey has also been made available through SEAC on their blog: http://sustainwfu.blogspot.com. Anyone who fills out the survey is eligible to […]
Student demand, institutional commitment, and faculty interest are all inspiring the integration of sustainability themes into higher education curricula and research agendas. The complex and interdependent nature of solutions for a more sustainable future call for inter- and trans- disciplinary teaching and research. Institutional […]
12/4-12/6: Join the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association for one of the largest sustainable agriculture events in the Southeast. Open to everyone from beginner gardeners to advanced organic farmers. Black Mountain, NC Visit the web site for more information and to register.
11/19, 5 pm: Amnesty International is hosting its annual poverty banquet to promote awareness of hunger and poverty in Winston-Salem and the world. Canned food donations will be accepted for the Winston-Salem Food Bank. Magnolia Room
“The world is ours to lose,” concluded Applied Anthropologist, Dr. Duncan Earle at his lecture titled “2012: What’s the Story?” on November 11. This was the second of two lectures Earle delivered at the university this on the 11th. His first lecture, “Micro-Financial Alternatives to Rain Forest Destruction in the Congo,” addressed the question of creating financially viable alternatives to environmentally destructive activities that lead to tropical forest loss including alternatives such as carbon-credit offsets and sustainable enterprises for local economies.
The new ThinkPad T400 laptop computers issued to incoming freshmen and juniors this year meet the highest standard of environmentally sound design according to the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). EPEAT, a not-for-profit, environmental procurement tool is designed to help purchases evaluate, […]