Sustainability

Elon employees are helping to reduce emissions by driving electric vehicles.

 

Elaine Durr, director of sustainability, and Jessica Bilecki, education and outreach coordinator in the Office of Sustainability, presented at North America’s largest higher education sustainability conference held in Nashville, Tenn. in early October.

Oaks D, Cannon Pavilion and The Sustainables from Colonnades are in the lead for conserving the most energy.

Elon University's 12th Annual Fall Environmental Forum brought sustainability and home furnishings experts to McKinnon Hall for a program featuring one of the world's leading experts on sustainable design.

"Innovations in Sustainable Furnishings: The Road Ahead" is the theme of a program co-sponsored by the university and the Sustainable Furnishings Council. The full forum runs Sept. 19-21.

Composting at Farewell Picnic and Community on the Commons on Aug. 25 diverted more than 2,000 pounds of waste from the landfill.

A marketing internship with Elon's Enterprise CarShare Program is a great opportunity to obtain real-world experience.