Faces of Sustainability – Abby McNeal

“I just try to leave a place better than I found it – I try to make a difference,” Athletics Turf Manager, Abby McNeal said. In McNeal’s case, that means making the world a little greener, in more ways than […]


Green Team network connects university

We’ve got great news! The Green Team Network has grown to include nearly half of all university offices and departments since the February 2011 launch. Thirty eight departments and offices belong to the network and are working to implement sustainable practices across campus. […]


Think Green Thursdays engage community

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to explore sustainability through interactive, educational, and fun Think Green Thursday events every Thursday when regular classes are in session from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Magnolia Patio of Reynolda Hall. In the second year of […]


FAQ: Get Involved

Q. I want to get involved with campus sustainability. What should I do? A. There are many ways to get involved with sustainability here at Wake. From hands-on opportunities to guest lectures and film screenings, we’re here to connect you to sustainability. Faculty and Staff […]


Volunteers gear up for a winning season with Game Day Recycling program

The first home football game of the season on September 10 kicked off the second season of the university’s Game Day Recycling program. By helping distribute recycling bins to tailgaters and encouraging fans to do the right thing, students, […]


FAQ – A Sustainable Start

Q. The new school year is starting and I want to give sustainability a try – do you have any materials to get me started? A. You are in luck! From recycling to dining, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn how you […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 25

Celebrate the culmination of the Choose to Reuse campaign. Many students, faculty, and staff have pledged to make informed decisions about their bottled water use and to make the switch from disposable products to more durable options. Choose to Reuse Celebration When: 11:30am-2:00pm […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 22

Staying around town for the holiday weekend? Explore your community more in depth and let Campus Kitchen be your host. Local Farm and Garden Tours When: 10:00am-3:00pm Where: Meet in the Benson Circle for transportation provided by Campus Kitchen. Explore local sustainable farming and […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 21

Think Green Thursday: Fair Trade When: 10:30am-12:15pm Where: Magnolia Patio What is fair trade and why does it matter? Learn about the importance of fair trade from a student entrepreneur. Test your knowledge to win discounts on beautiful fairly traded merchandise from around the […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 20

Do you care about the health of the Earth? It starts by taking care of ourselves and our communities. Health and Wellbeing Fair When: 2:00pm-5:00pm Where: Magnolia Patio, Rain location: 1st floor Reynolda Hall Lobby Collect resources from and interface with representatives of Blue […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 19

Learn more about local food politics and action at ZSR and about the importance of water conservation in front of the Reynolda Fresh Food Company (the Pit). Cobblestone Farmers Market (Formerly Krankie’s Farmers Market)* When: 11:00am-1:00pm Where: Meet the free shuttle in […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 18

Spend some time today relaxing, reflecting and restoring your senses on campus. Periodic breaks will help you work smarter, not harder. Various groups will be out and about on campus to support you in taking time out for you. To Hi (meditation) Garden When: […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 17

How good is the food in public school lunch rooms? It might be worse than you thought. Lunch Line, documentary screening and reception with the filmmaker When: 7:00pm-10:00pm Where: Pugh Auditorium; Shorty’s Restaurant Campus Kitchen’s Wake Up to Food Week is sponsoring a […]


13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 16

The Piedmont Earth Day Fair was ranked as one of the top 20 Spring Festivals in North Carolina by the Winston-Salem Journal, for good reason. Join the celebration on Saturday, April 16. Piedmont Earth Day Fair When: 10:00am-5:00pm Where: Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Education […]


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