SustainECU Archives

Oct 31, 2024
  • Kim Fox

New Bat House at ECU

Did you know that bats are excellent pollinators? In fact, over 300 species of fruit depend on bats to pollinate them including avocadoes, mangoes, and bananas and roughly 80 medicines...

Oct 31, 2024
  • Kim Fox
  • University Environment Committee

New Sustainability Course Designation

East Carolina University now has a Sustainability Course Designation! This will help students find courses about sustainability in their course catalog. The Brundtland Commission (1987) defines “sustainability” as: “meeting the...

Sep 30, 2024
  • Kim Fox

How to have a Sustainable Halloween

Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love finding fun and creative ways to make it more eco-friendly. The first thing to remember whether it's decorating your home or getting...

Sep 30, 2024
  • Kim Fox

Assistance for Hurricane Helene Victims

October 3rd Update: ECU's Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Page With the recent natural disaster hitting western North Carolina and leaving many stranded without food,...

Sep 02, 2024
  • Kim Fox

Fall Sustainable Film Series

Every semester, ECU Sustainability hosts a series of film screenings followed by a discussion. This discussion is led by someone with experience relating to the film's topic. This can range...

Aug 01, 2024
  • Kim Fox

The HHP ADR Office is Green Office Certified!

The ECU Sustainability Program is happy to announce the most recent office to earn the Green Office Certification: ECU’s HHP Office of Research Development and Administration. Our Green Office Certification is earned...

Jun 27, 2024
  • Brynn Miller
  • Kim Fox

Sustainable Content Creators

One easy thing you can do in your life to be more sustainable is to examine what you consume on a daily basis, whether this is in a literal sense...

Jun 27, 2024
  • Erica Henry
  • Kim Fox

Green Travel Tips

Throughout the summer, many people find themselves traveling more than usual. Moving long distances, no matter the mode of transportation, has an impact on both the local and global environment....

Jun 06, 2024
  • Kim Fox

Sustainability and Pride Month

June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate and support LGBTQ+ members of our society. Did you know that in and of itself, Pride Month helps promote 3 of...

Jun 06, 2024
  • Kim Fox

Beat the Heat Sustainably

As summer approaches, many of us are inclined to crank our air conditioning systems up to stay cool in our homes. While it's hard to deny the convenience and comfort...