Welcome Back Pirates!
Over the Summer we’ve had the great privilege of meeting over 200 of you at the new student orientation fairs. So, if you're new here, welcome! And thank you for...
SustainECU Archives
Green Back-To-School Tips
Being a college student is a unique time in your life in many ways. It can be tricky to live sustainably when resources are limited and sometimes you feel like...
LAST Summer of Fun
In partnership with Chad Carwein and ECU Sustainability, Love A Sea Turtle - LAST leadership team and their student-led initiatives (Community for Environmental Sustainability, Grow Kindness, BeeHaviors, Environmental Social Justice...
HSC Medicinal Plant Garden
Laupus Library proposed a Medicinal Herb Garden in the fall of 2022, which was brought to fruition in April 2023 through partnerships with Campus Grounds and the College of Nursing’s...
Plastic Free July
What is it? Plastic Free July is a challenge where people strive to give up single-use plastic, specifically for the month of July but also to disrupt the tendency of...
Greenville and Eastern NC Outdoor Recreation Ideas
Public Parks: Wildwood Park is a brand-new park in town! It’s located at 3450 Blue Heron Drive, just a 10-minute drive from campus. If you just want to go and visit,...
No Confetti ECU
The No Confetti ECU campaign is an initiative to promote reducing non-biodegradable confetti use in senior pictures. The campaign is driven by the need to protect the environment and create...
West Research Campus Restoration Projects
Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project In February, a member of the HSC Grounds Services team reached out to the ECU Sustainability Manager about restoring a wildflower meadow at West Research Campus...
Protect Pollinators this Spring
There are many positive experiences that accompany the transition from Winter to Spring in North Carolina. From the warming of the weather, to the bloom of fresh flowers, there is...
The Smell of Money
The ECU Sustainability Program and Whichard Distinguished Professor in the Humanities Dr. Aleia M. Brown are pleased to screen The Smell of Money honor of Black History Month. The film...