East Neighborhood and Tennis Pavilion achieve LEED Silver certification
Elon University's newest buildings have been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for sustainable design and construction.
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Earth Week Speaker: David W. Orr, 'Democracy in a Hotter Time'
Orr will discuss strategies to address challenges faced by democratic systems as they move toward a more sustainable society.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in McKinnon Hall
Sustainable Wrapping Kits Available
Pick up a free Sustainable Wrapping Kit at College Coffee on December 4 or at the Festival of Holiday Lights on December 6.
Hook Professor gives invited talk at SERMACS
A. L. Hook Emerging Professor in Science and Mathematics Jen Dabrowski was invited to present at the 70th annual Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Elon students excel at chemistry conference
Students presented their research at the annual Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in Augusta, Georgia.
Faculty members selected to be 2018-19 Sustainability Scholars
Now in its 11th year, the program will aid yet another diverse group of faculty in integrating sustainability into academic courses across campus.
Princeton Review names Elon a 'Green College'
The university has been recognized for a ninth year in a row as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada.
Elon celebrating Campus Sustainability Week Oct. 22-26
The week offers multiple opportunities to examine sustainable habits and learn about the university's sustainability practices.
Mend Monday in Maker Hub-Colonnades
Bring your favorite worn-out clothes to Maker Hub-Colonnades to give them new life. Bring an old T-shirt and learn how to turn it into a reusable bag.
New students receive unique water bottles
Elon's Class of 2022 received stainless steel water bottles that are a part of Cupanion's Fill it Forward campaign, which provides access to clean water for millions of people globally.
College Coffee Reusable Mug Program
Students, faculty, and Staff are encouraged to bring their reusable mug to College Coffee each week for a chance to win $100 Phoenix Cash.
Hook Professor Dabrowski publishes in Nature Reviews Chemistry
A. L. Hook Emerging Scholar Jen Dabrowski authored a peer-reviewed article in the journal Nature Reviews Chemistry
Elaine Durr, alumna featured in podcast on the 'Business Side of Green'
The podcast from the Renewable Now Network focused on sustainability efforts at Elon University with insights from Director of Sustainability Elaine Durr and Azzurra Catucci '18.
'Don't Trash It!' donation campaign runs May 9-23
Have a perfectly good item you won’t need anymore? Donation Stations will be set up throughout campus May 9-23 to collect your items and bring them to local nonprofit organizations.
Students Share Projects, Research and Ideas: Sustainability Projects Database
Students of all years and majors are encouraged to submit their individual or group projects to the Database.
State Department delegation visits Elon to learn about service-learning
A delegation from the State Department visited Elon to learn about service-learning in a presentation from the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement and had a chance to serve with students on Loy Farm.
Elon celebrates Earth Week 2018
Celebrate Earth Week 2018 through a variety of activities planned April 16-20.
Elon Receives STARS Silver Rating for sustainability efforts
The university has earned a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Winners announced for the spring 2018 Phoenix Cup Waste competition
This spring, a record number of students, faculty and staff competed to reduce landfill waste.
Eco-Reps attend Southeastern Eco-Reps Conference
Three Elon students represent Elon at the annual conference that brings together sustainability student leaders in the region.
Dwight C. Schar Hall and Steers Pavilion become Elon’s newest LEED Silver Projects
The U.S. Green Building Council recognizes Elon University's newest buildings for sustainable design and construction.
Office of Sustainability now hiring student interns
Applications for spring 2018, summer 2018 and academic year 2018-2019 internships and Eco-Rep positions are open until Friday, March 30.
We Can Do Even More: Energy conservation in action
This new program at Elon is part of an effort to build upon the university's sustainable campus initiatives and further reduce energy consumption.
Campus to compete to reduce waste as Phoenix Cup: Waste launches Feb. 12
The annual waste-reduction competition runs through March 2, with participants earning rewards for adopting habits that reduce landfill waste.
Elon in South Africa: Spreading sustainability through saplings
A group of students participating in the Winter Term program The Call of South Africa write about the effort to offset the environmental impact of international travel by planting trees at the University of Cape Town.
Dabrowski research group presents at SERMACS
SURE student Jenny Kane '18 and Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jen Dabrowski presented their research on conversion of biorenewable resources to fine chemicals at the annual Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in Charlotte, N.C.
Elon volunteers assist with ongoing tree-planting effort
As part of the project, more than 100 trees were planted along the Greensboro Greenway to increase urban tree canopy.
Seven faculty members named 2018 Sustainability Scholars
Running strong in its 10th year, the program will aid yet another diverse group of faculty in integrating sustainability into new and existing courses across campus.
Winners announced for annual Phoenix Cup Energy Competition
The fall semester competition challenged Elon students, faculty, and staff to reduce energy use.
Elon Law scholar: Improve the law to support clean energy
"Solar Financing in North Carolina: The Untapped Potential of Power Purchase Agreements" by Associate Professor Andy Haile was published in the most recent issue of the North Carolina Law Review.
Provide your input about sustainability at Elon
The Environmental Advisory Council and the Office of Sustainability are conducting a Sustainability Survey to assess attitudes and behaviors of Elon University students, faculty and staff related to sustainability.
The Princeton Review names Elon a 'Green College'
The honor is bestowed upon colleges and universities around the country that have made exceptional commitments to the environment and sustainability through academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
The business of biodiesel: Elon students work with N.C. company to bring locally sourced biodiesel to campus
Students in courses taught by Susan Manring, associate professor of management, have been working with Biodiesel 4 Schools, an N.C. company that focuses on turning waste cooking oil into biodiesel to fuel school buses.
Annual Phoenix Cup energy competition begins Sept. 11
The competition on campus this fall is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to win prizes for conserving energy.
Elon partners with Zipcar on car-sharing service
Zipcar offers Elon students, faculty and staff 24/7 convenient access to vehicles that can be rented by the hour or the day.
Elon launches rideshare program with Share the Ride NC
The free ridesharing program includes a secure and user-friendly online tool to find commuting or single-trip solutions.
Elon's study abroad, career services programs earn national rankings from Princeton Review
The 2018 edition of “The Best 382 Colleges” guide recognizes Elon as one of the nation’s best-run colleges with an outstanding environment for learning.
SGA bike program with Zagster continues for Fall Term
The pilot program will continue for fall. Students are encouraged to enroll now.
‘Don’t Trash It!’ donation campaign runs May 10-24
Wondering what to do with that perfectly good item you don’t want to pack? Donation Stations are set up throughout campus May 10-24 to collect donations which go to local charities.
Volunteer for the Don't Trash It! Campaign
Need volunteer hours? Volunteer with the Office of Sustainability and help reduce Elon's waste!
Contribute to Elon University's sustainability efforts
The Sustainability Projects Database provides an opportunity for students to contribute to Elon’s sustainability efforts.
'Father of Environmental Justice' to kick off Earth Week at Elon
Robert Bullard, who is known as the "father of environmental justice," will speak at Elon on Tuesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in McKinnon Hall.
Student Eco-Art installation now on display in Arts West Living Studio
"Inside Dakota" is the first of several student eco-art installations that will rotate over the next four weeks of spring semester
Sustainability in Spring 2017
The Office of Sustainability's latest newsletter highlighting past and upcoming sustainability events is now available.
Winners announced for Elon’s annual waste reduction competition
Students, staff and faculty receive awards for participating in Phoenix Cup Waste, a competition to reduce landfill waste.
U.S. Green Building Council recognizes Elon for leadership in sustainability
The Piedmont-Triad Branch of the council presented the university with its "A Green Apple a Day" award.
Elon eco-reps attend and present at Southeastern Eco-Reps Conference
Three Elon students share design thinking with peers at the 6th annual Southeastern Eco-Reps Conference.
Office of Sustainability hiring interns and eco-reps
Applications now open for a variety of spring 2017, summer and 2017-18 academic year positions.
Elon participating in urban tree-planting pilot program
On Feb. 25, 100 trees were planted in Price Park in Greensboro as part of an urban tree-planting pilot program.
From hobby to lifestyle: How an Elon professor built his own electric bike
Alfred Simkin, an instructor of biology at Elon, discusses his several year journey to build an alternative vehicle for commuting: an electric bike.
