The Georgia College & State University Office of Sustainability in partnership with Keep Milledgeville Baldwin Beautiful performed a recycling audit Nov. 8 at the West Campus Recycling Center to assess the recycling conditions on campus. In conclusion, almost half of the items in the dedicated recycling bins were waste and unable to be recycled. The blue bins around campus are dedicated to recycling and not trash. The Office of Sustainability urges students and faculty to recycle correctly...
The Office of Sustainability is hosting a free thrift shop on Front Campus on Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be lots of dresses, work attire and last-minute costume finds! Please come by to grab clothing!
The Office of Sustainability is hosting a free thrift shop on Front Campus on Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be lots of dresses, work attire and last-minute costume finds! Please come by to grab clothing!
The month of October is Campus Sustainability Month, and the Office of Sustainability would like to remind the GCSU campus community of services offered through student-led programs. Compost ProgramIn partnership with Sodexo and Dining Services, Food Waste is collected from the MAX and delivered to the Compost Site at West Campus for processing. A drop-off location for additional food waste is located at the West Campus Garden (green "food waste" container). Compost is available for...
The Office of Sustainability and Fraternity and Sorority Life are participating in Greek Goes Green Week, happening Oct. 21-25 at Georgia College & State University! This exciting week is part of Campus Sustainability Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability on college campuses. During this week, our fraternities and sororities participate in various eco-friendly activities including an aluminum drive, banner competition, service day and a...
The Sustainability Council is issuing a call for nominations for a voting staff position, effective immediately. Staff members serve two years and are active in the discussions and decisions made on the SC. The SC is responsible for identifying and promoting actions and initiatives that will enhance sustainability on campus. Through established sustainability initiatives, the SC is charged with an ongoing effort to incorporate the principles of sustainability and environmental planning...
URGENT NEED OF ASSISTANCE:Based on weather forecasted this week, demand on the power grid has increased to $2.5/kilowatt hour, a significant increase from the normal rate. Peak hour pricing for campus will be in effect during the afternoon hours of 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.The campus community is urged to shut down nonessential lighting and consider unplugging nonessential equipment during these peak hours. If you have access to windows, use natural light. When not using natural light, close...
Urgent need of assistance:Based on weather forecasted this week as the hottest week of the year, so far, demand on the power grid has increased to $1.50/kilowatt hour, a significant increase from the normal rate. Peak hour pricing for campus will remain elevated throughout this week, particularly during the afternoon hours of 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is expected to remain elevated throughout July.The campus community is urged to shut down nonessential lighting and consider unplugging nonessential...
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer break. As is normal for the summer as temperatures increase, so does electricity cost to the university. Electricity costs are on the rise as of this week with elevated pricing currently at $.35 per kilowatt hour (an increase of about $.32 higher than normal). With most buildings are less occupied than normal, a few energy-saving tasks are being requested in an effort at reducing energy consumption and costs. Your assistance is greatly appreciated...
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Maldonado Environmental Hero Award. Colin A. Maldonado was a 2013 graduate of Georgia College & State University, with a major in environmental science and a minor in geology. He was president of the Environmental Science Club, a leader for the GC Wellness & Recreation Center climbing wall and a member of the Bike Polo team. Colin was an activist and a visualist; he employed his heart and his education to manifest a better world for all...