Thank you to everyone who participated in our Earth Month events! Whether you forged new connections at the Sustainability Symposium, cooked up wonton soup at the Hopkins Cooking Series, got a glimpse of the cosmos at Stargazing with Sustainability, or tested your cycling skills on the smoothie bikes at Earth Fest, you were an integral part of making Earth Month a success.
As the academic year winds down, we hope you will continue seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainability practices, learning, and community connections wherever you are — and tell us about them! Reach out to us at sustainability@jhu.edu or fill out our submission form.
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Earth Month kicked off with the JHU Sustainability Symposium including 275 attendees, 80+ speakers, 25 research posters, & 18 panel discussions...
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Then, the celebration continued with partner events like Nature Yoga with Nila, Picnic for the Planet, Stargazing with Sustainability, and the Hopkins Cooking Series...
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And culminated in Earth Fest, which included tabling activities by student organizations and other campus partners, recycling trivia, herb giveaways, and more!
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| The New Institute for Planetary Health: Safeguarding Human Health on a Rapidly Changing Planet |
JHU recently announced the launch of a new Institute for Planetary Health, aimed at bringing together experts from across disciplines to address how changes to Earth's environment are affecting human health. The Institute is led by Sam Meyers, founding director of the Planetary Health Alliance, an international consortium with more than 420 member organizations worldwide.
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| Work in a Lab? Join the 2024 Freezer Challenge! |
JHU maintains over 1,500 lab freezers across all of its Baltimore campuses. As one of the highest consumers of energy in the lab, they account for millions of kWh annually across the university. Join the International Freezer Challenge in some friendly competition to lower your lab’s carbon footprint. All participating labs will receive a free ice scraper — and top performing labs can win up to $5,000 in awards to be used for sustainable purchases, upgrades, or repairs.
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| SHIP Move Out Donation Drive |
Join Sustainable Hopkins Innovative Projects (SHIP) this Saturday for their annual move-out collection drive! They will be in AMR II’s Bluejay Lounge and Wolman Lobby from 2-4pm to collect any items that can be donated — including sealed and nonperishable foods, clean clothes, office supplies, unopened products, and more.
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Celebrate Spring with Local and Seasonal Food |
Did you know that asparagus, broccoli, radishes, kale, onion, and lettuce are all in season during May? Food that is in season tastes better — and it's more sustainable and affordable. Check out the multitude of local farmers markets and community gardens near your campus to support local growers and season-up your spring meals.
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Exploring Environmental and Social Sustainability of Supply Chains with Dr. Nazli Turken |
“My intention is to identify win-win scenarios,” she says. “The combination of supply chain policies and environmental regulation that reduces both cost and environmental impact.”
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Dear Green Guide: I'm moving out of my apartment this term. How can I make it a sustainable process? |
As the end of the academic year comes to a close, colleges across the country face a sharp spike in waste production—some over 200 tons. At moveout, college dumpsters and roadsides are piled with furniture, food, school supplies, bedding, and more. The good news is, a little planning before moveout can save you a whole lot of unnecessary wasted goods and money.
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Even if you’re not moving this term or year, this is a good time to lookout for secondhand goods coming off the university market—and either way, save these resources for the next time you relocate!
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Marketplaces, for your buying and selling needs. |
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| SHIP will be collecting sealed and non-perishable food items, clean clothes, office supplies, and unopened hygiene products.
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| A Facebook community for Hopkins students, faculty, and staff looking to list items either for free or for sale.
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| A Facebook community for Baltimore residents looking to list goods for free. The idea here is that things are given!
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Sign up based on your city and neighborhood to see local offerings. Read this article to hear about the Buy Nothing ethos!
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Resources, for your donation and recycling needs. |
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| A great place to find free cardboard boxes and moving supplies in your area. Help out a neighbor; relist supplies there once you move.
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| Depending on what you want to donate, SOURCE can help you locate a donation partner for items in good, lightly used condition.
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| E-waste recycling service through Johns Hopkins Hospital. E-waste recycling is also available at Homewood by request.
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| Connects good quality furniture to families and partners in need. They are currently seeking beds, floor lamps, and table lamps.
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