Sustainability Employee Resource Group

Are you interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle? Would you like to help create a more sustainable work environment? The Sustainability Employee Resource Group aims to inform and support employees interested in creating a more sustainable workplace.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Explore the Loy Farm Living-Learning Community EcoVillage (September 3 from 12-1 pm)   Registration Required

Would you like a closer look at Elon’s newest and most unique on campus housing for students? Join Lexi Francis, Housing Manager for the Ecovillage, for a guided tour of this community.  Transportation provided (Meet in front of Center for the Arts at 12 pm).

NatureRX: The Benefits of Being Outdoors (October 1 from 12-1 pm)

Join Evan Small, lecturer in wellness, and Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach, for an engaging session on NatureRX and the positive impact of spending time outdoors on mental health and wellbeing. Discover practical strategies to incorporate more outdoor activities into your daily routine and learn how connecting with nature can enhance your overall quality of life.

Climate Research and Innovation at Elon and Beyond (November 12 from 12-1 pm)

Interested in learning about solutions to the climate crisis?  Join Jacob Rutz, lecturer in environmental studies, and Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach, to discuss global solutions as well as research happening right here on Elon’s campus!  Learn about Elon’s Campus as a Living Lab program, which connects students, faculty and staff using Elon’s campus for engaged and experiential learning and sustainability research.

Participants are eligible to participate in the Sustainability Mini Grant Program. Details below.

Sustainability Mini Grant Program

The Sustainability Mini Grant Program provides $100 – $1,000 to support small projects which promote sustainable practices within departments/offices. Two example projects are purchasing reusable service ware for break rooms and an initial purchase of coffee pod recycling kits.

To be eligible to apply, departments must have a member who has attended at least two Sustainability Employee Resource Group meetings within an academic year. The Request for Project Funds Form must be submitted by that member with approval from their supervisor.

Office of Sustainability staff review requests for funds on a rolling basis. Funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. The maximum amount any single department is able to receive during a fiscal year is $1,500.

Request for Project Funding Form

Funds will be awarded based on application quality, project feasibility and impact on sustainability at Elon. Funding will only be awarded for one-time expenses and will not be awarded for recurring operational expenses.