Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability will host numerous events Oct. 14-18 to bring awareness to and inspire sustainable behavior change throughout campus.

Attorney and author Corban Addison will shine a light on the intersection of food, race and money as he takes his audience behind the scenes of a landmark war in the courtroom that brought the once invincible pork industry to its knees. 

The home designed and built by students, one of six constructed in the EcoVillage at Loy Farm’s first phase, involved more than 60 students over the course of an academic year and yielded lessons students will carry into their futures.

Elon is undertaking a range of construction projects this summer that will enhance the student experience and upgrade academic spaces.

Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach, completed a facilitator training to bring the program to Elon.

More than 50 unique, creative, and innovative student projects were showcased during the 5th annual Maker Takeover, the Maker Hub’s largest celebration.

A collaborative stargazing night as part of Earth Week at Elon drew more than 80 attendees.

Wray presented “How to Cope with Climate Anxiety: Saving the Earth and Saving Ourselves,” to students, faculty, staff, and community members in McKinnon Hall on April 24.

Members of the master plan working groups gathered to provide feedback on draft goals and strategies for Elon's next campus wide Sustainability Master Plan.

The collaboration will allow Elon to make additional progress toward its goal of being carbon neutral by 2037.