Sustainability Employee Resource Group
Sustainability Employee Resource Group
Are you interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle? Would you like to help create a more sustainable work environment? The Sustainability Employee Resource Group aims to inform and support employees interested in creating a more sustainable workplace.
Fall 2025 Schedule
Clothing Swap – Wednesday, September 10 – 4-6 pm in McKinnon Hall
Bring gently loved items (unworn/excellent condition only)—including adult clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, or skin care products – OR a donation from the Women’s Resource Center’s Donation Request list to Powell 217 from 12-2 pm on September 1 – 5 to unlock your “ticket” to shop! Please note: socks, undergarments, and bathing suits will not be accepted. Bring your own bag to make this event even more sustainable!
Hot Sauce Making at Loy Farm –Tuesday, October 14 from 12-1 pm at Loy Farm
Join Elon’s Sustainability Employee Resource Group for a hands-on hot sauce–making experience at Loy Farm! We’ll start with a brief tour of the farm, discuss practical strategies for reducing food waste, and learn from Professor Jacob Rutz how to make hot sauce from peppers grown right on the farm! You’ll leave with a better understanding of sustainable food practices—and your very own homemade hot sauce! Lunch provided to those who register.
Energy Reduction Strategies with Duke Energy – Nov 4 from 12-1 pm Location TBD
Join the Sustainability ERG to explore practical strategies for reducing energy use at home and on campus. Hear from a Duke Energy representative about energy-saving programs and discover opportunities to cut your energy consumption both at home and at Elon. Lunch provided for those who register.
Participants are eligible to participate in the Sustainability Mini Grant Program. Details below.
Sustainability Mini Grant Program
The Sustainability Mini Grant Program provides $100 – $1,000 to support small projects which promote sustainable practices within departments/offices. Two example projects are purchasing reusable service ware for break rooms and an initial purchase of coffee pod recycling kits.
To be eligible to apply, departments must have a member who has attended at least two Sustainability Employee Resource Group meetings within an academic year. The Request for Project Funds Form must be submitted by that member with approval from their supervisor.
Office of Sustainability staff review requests for funds on a rolling basis. Funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. The maximum amount any single department is able to receive during a fiscal year is $1,500.
Request for Project Funding Form
Funds will be awarded based on application quality, project feasibility and impact on sustainability at Elon. Funding will only be awarded for one-time expenses and will not be awarded for recurring operational expenses.