SustainECU Archives

Jul 05, 2022
  • Demetrice Sheard

Composting 101

Hello everyone, the Greenville community garden is excited to share with you some valuable information on composting. However, before we get started, I would like to thank Joni Torres for...

Jul 05, 2022
  • Eniselina Tuungafasi

Summertime Garden Workday

On June 18, 2022, volunteers from Love A Sea Turtle, ECU, and throughout the community attended the first Garden and Orchard Workday of the summer. The goal of the event...

Apr 04, 2022
  • Demetrice Sheard

Purple Pantry Highlights

Did You miss the first cooking demonstration hosted by Purple Pantry and the Greenville Community Garden? Come out to our next event on Wednesday, April 13th from 6-7pm located in...

Feb 28, 2022
  • Demetrice Sheard

Alternative Break Experience

The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) is hosting its Alternative Break Experience (ABE) for students who are not leaving the Greenville area for spring break from March 6th...

Feb 28, 2022
  • Bryan Short

A Day in the Life of an ECU Sustainability Intern

It’s a beautiful Monday morning, so you know what that means, composting! I pick up the large box truck used to collect food waste from the dining halls and head...

Jan 31, 2022
  • Demetrice Sheard

MLK Day of Service

Many of us know the works of Dr. Martin Luther King from his march on Washington, which is one of the largest civil rights rallies, to his march from Selma...

Jan 31, 2022
  • Erica Henry

Crypto Mining in Greenville

On January 24th, 2022, Greenville City Council met and approved an amendment that allows Modular Data Processing to take place within Greenville city limits. The vote for approval was 4-2,...

Jan 31, 2022
  • Chad Lucas

Love Earth on Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re planning to celebrate with someone special or you are taking the time to adore yourself, Valentine’s Day is really all about that special four letter word. Spreading love...

Nov 29, 2021
  • Chad Lucas

Compost Pilot Project

  The compost pilot project is conducted three times a week on the days of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On those days our interns, Arieanna Rucker and Bryan Short, pick...

Nov 29, 2021
  • Chad Carwein

Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

World Wildlife Fund, National Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, The Sierra Club, and others allow you to adopt animals or buy gifts to benefit their organization and conservation. Help your loved ones get outside...