Quin Wolters (’23) returned to her alma mater this fall as Harvest Table Culinary Group’s inaugural Sustainability Coordinator By: Jimena Elmufdi (’24) for the Old Gold & Black After graduating from Wake Forest last May, Quin Wolters, a former mathematical economics major and environmental studies […]
Students — as you prepare to head home for winter break, take inventory of the things in your room. Are there clothes you no longer want? Dishes or silverware from the Pit lying around taking up space? Donate any unwanted small items and do your part […]
Q: How can I divert waste from the landfill as I prepare to move out of my residence hall in the spring? A: Challenge yourself to make this a zero-landfill move out by following these 3 simple steps: 1) Plan ahead! A minute of planning […]
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 name indicates, the group’s primary focus is collecting food waste […]
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 community and allow them to serve as stewards of our […]
Q: My student organization/department/office is hosting a special event and we’d like to compost. Where do I start? A: Whether it’s a small or large event, composting can be accomplished. First, be sure to request compost bins by placing a work order through Facilities and […]
by Office of Sustainability Staff Writer Suzy Mullins (’18) Over the past few weeks, we have examined how Wake Forest is working to adopt, demonstrate, or research 25 of the 80 solutions from Drawdown, “the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reduce global warming.” […]
Students today are more concerned than ever about the environment, but college move-in days typically produce huge piles of trash outside residence halls. To combat this, the Office of Sustainability offers these simple moving hacks to achieve an eco-friendly Move-In Day:
Q: My office uses a single-serve coffee maker. What is the environmental impact of these disposable plastic coffee pods? A: You have options: Lead by example. Brew an appropriately sized pot, use a reusable mug, and encourage others to do the same. Recycle your K-Cups. Branded K-cups […]
Move out is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning. Students are encouraged to donate or recycle unwanted books, furniture, clothing, and other materials when they move out this spring. Doing so will benefit the local community and allow them to serve as […]
Q: I often grab a to-go cup of coffee or beverage before heading to class or work in the morning. Can I recycle the paper cup the beverage is served in? A: The problem with to-go beverage cups is that the cups are made of paper […]
Did you know… that the big green dumpsters in front of residence halls are headed to the landfill? Help us keep all reusable or recyclable items out of the dumpsters and in the hands of those who can use them. Spread the word about these opportunities: […]
Q: How do I get a desk-side recycling bin for my office? A: The Reynolda campus transitioned to desk-side recycling collection for faculty and staff in the spring of 2015. Small blue bins labeled with “Paper, Cans, Bottles” stickers are available for pick-up in the Office […]
“Did you know, only food and paper go in the North Dining Hall dish return? All wrappers, lids, and caps must be thrown away.” Thanks to a robust outreach campaign and a great story in the Old Gold & Black, Deacons are making history with the […]
“Pro Humanitiate” is in action on the sustainability front at Wake Forest through a partnership with UpcycleLife. The Charlotte-based, not-for-profit produces one-of-a-kind bags and accessories by upcycling things like billboards or banners. It isn’t just that UpcycleLife is keeping vinyl out of our landfills, […]
