Q. I attended the Make Every Bite Count speaker series, but don’t feel I have any control over the food served on campus. How do I have a say in what food is served on campus? A. There are a number of ways you can work to […]
Q: Why doesn’t Campus Grounds take Food Dollars? A: Food Dollars are exclusively accepted at ARAMARK-managed food outlets on campus, as part of the meal plan. Since Campus Grounds is an independent, student-managed outlet, they cannot accept Food Dollars. Students can, however, use Deacon Dollars at Campus […]
Q: Some members of our department are attending a meeting off campus. We think others from Wake Forest might also be attending, but we’re not sure how to connect with them. Is there a way to do that online? A: Absolutely. Whether you are driving […]
Q: I’m considering carpooling, but am uncomfortable not having a means to get somewhere if an emergency arises. Does Wake Forest offer an emergency ride service?
Q. I noticed that campus has a silver sustainability rating, but that we don’t make the lists of the greenest schools in magazines like the Sierra Club. Why is that? A. Wake Forest University participates in STARS, the Association for the […]
Q. I want to stay actively involved over the summer months – are there any volunteer opportunities on campus? A. Fortunately, you don’t have to leave Wake Forest to get out and help out. With fewer students on campus over the summer, […]
Q. I’ve recently learned that e-waste can still harm the environment, even if it is recycled. How do we make sure that doesn’t happen to the e-waste we collect here at Wake Forest? A. Good question. It is true that some e-waste recyclers take short-cuts […]
Q. I’m interested in an internship or job related to sustainability, but I don’t know where to look. What sustainability job resources do you recommend? A. Fortunately, there are many resources available. The most comprehensive list which provides information on green and sustainability career pathways and […]
Q: Is it really worth buying a reusable bottle? How many times do I have to use it to start saving money and reducing my impact on the environment? A: The debate over reuse vs. single-use applies not only to water bottles but to many other household […]
Q: Is double-sided printing now the default setting for printers on campus? A: With the launch of the new Pharos Printing Systems, starting with the ZSR Library, double-sided printing (also known as duplex printing) has now become the default printer setting for machines across campus. According to […]
Q. I’ve heard Wake Forest offers a Masters in Sustainability. Is this true? A. Yes. The Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (CEES) at Wake Forest offers a Master of Arts in Sustainability. The program offers a four-course core – global human systems; sustainable organizational […]
Q. How do I get produce from the campus garden? A. During the summer, the campus garden occasionally offered a produce stand on campus. However, now that the school year has started, the only way to enjoy the organic produce from the garden is to volunteer. If you, or […]
Q: If my electronics have an off switch (like my television), do I still have to worry about vampire energy? A: Yes. Vampire energy, also know as phantom energy or phantom load, is the electricity used by electronics that are plugged in but not currently in use. […]
Q: The water that comes out of the faucet in my residence hall is bubbly. What’s wrong with it? A: There is nothing wrong with the water coming out of the faucet. The bubbles are a a result of an aerator that spreads the water stream into many […]
Q: I’m a leader in several organizations and I end up making quite a few t-shirt purchases. How should I go about making those purchases as sustainable as possible? A: There are many factors to consider in evaluating the sustainability of a t-shirt, from where and how […]
