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  • Colleges, Now 2: BU Bikes

    By Katie Koenig Supporting Local Communities We all produce waste, whether we’re living in the dorms or in an apartment off campus. With limited space in the dorms in particular, we often realize we have items we no longer need. An extra jacket, an old pair of shoes, maybe some decor or a lamp—there are…

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  • Colleges, Now 1: Introduction and University of Toronto

    By Katie Koenig Introduction Emerson has plenty of sustainability programs itself, least of which is Griff Gives, our end-of-semester dorm donation drive. However, what sustainable services are other colleges offering their students? How does Emerson compare? My fellow Sustainability Fellow, Lizzie, and I will highlight other colleges’ efforts to support their students in living more…

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  • Polar Bears and the Climate

    By Katie Koenig Climate change is happening at an alarming rate, but what does that mean for the species that live on the Earth? Polar bears are one species that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (FWS) has labeled as threatened and likely to become endangered. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)  there are…

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  • How To: Recycling

    By Katie Koenig Hey Emersonians! Boston has been receiving a lot of snow recently, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s grabbed a nice cup of coffee to warm up during this winter weather. However, it’s important to consider how to reduce your waste and impact on the environment. First off, you can…

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  • Weigh the Waste: Fall Semester Recap 

    The Emerson Sustainability team always looks forward to our monthly Weigh the Waste events! We host these events in the Dining Center to raise awareness about food waste, practice waste sorting, gain feedback about the causes of food waste, and track our progress over time. Each month during a dinner period, we help diners to…

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