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By Sustainability Coordinator, Jacqui Moy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Happy New Year, Emerson community! With the new year comes much reflection and many resolutions. Here are some resolutions\u2014actions you can take\u2014 from Sustainability at Emerson to create a greener 2024. Also find information on upcoming programming at the end of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Bring reusable utensils, water bottles, and mugs to work.<\/em>
    You can also keep a reusable container in your desk for whenever you can take leftovers home from office parties and other events.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Keep an extra tote bag in your work bag.<\/em>
    <\/em>Ever run errands on the way home from work? Now you don\u2019t have to use store-provided plastic or paper bags! This way your grocery bags don\u2019t break, you keep another bag out of recycling or the landfill, and you save money if your community charges for store-provided bags. You can even invest in reusable produce bags. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Unplug devices when not in use.<\/em>
    <\/em>Things like TVs, lamps, kitchen appliances, and phone and computer chargers can all use energy even when turned off. By unplugging your devices and turning off power strips when you\u2019re not using them, you can save energy as well as money on our energy bill! You can try this at home as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Commit to more plant-based meals.<\/em>
    If you\u2019re not already vegan or vegetarian, try out meatless meals one day each week or for one meal each day. Mississippi Vegan has the perfect vegan New Year\u2019s Stew<\/a> to start off 2024 with! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Check out a new environmental podcast, film, or book once a month<\/em>.
    Need an easy way to learn about the environment? Just press play on a podcast, watch a film, or read a couple pages of a book every day! This is a great way to increase your climate knowledge and understand why we even want to make sustainability resolutions in the first place. Here are some of our favorite podcasts, series and movies, and books:\n