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...
SustainECU Archives
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Greenville Community Garden and Orchard Activities
BB&T Lighthouse Project Improves Community Orchard “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” Now in its 12th year of service, the BB&T Lighthouse Project is a...
Green Holiday Travel
As we enter the holiday season, many people find themselves traveling more than usual. Moving long distances, no matter the mode of transportation, has an impact on both the local...
Thoughtful Thanksgiving
A Thoughtful Thanksgiving Add the Earth to your list of people and things to be thankful for this year Waste Reduction Minimize what you send to the landfill with these...
Go Green for Halloween!
Make Your own Decorations Homemade decorations provide an excellent activity, conversation piece, and can be around to make memories for years to come. DIY decorations work especially well in households...