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Raise awareness about sustainability initiatives, programs and more at Georgia Tech!

05/15/2026

Students in Georgia Tech’s VIP Energy Solutions course led by Dr. Jennifer Chirico and Dr. Jairo Garcia.

On April 14, students completed a solar installation with battery storage at the Institute’s new in-vessel composter. This standalone renewable microgrid helps power fans, tools, and equipment that support compost operations using 100% renewable energy.

Thank you to the students and instructors whose work continues to support hands-on sustainability and energy solutions across campus!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Steve Place, campus sustainability project manager with the Office of Sustainability, for being named the staff recipient of the 2026 ANAK Award! The ANAK Award, named for Georgia Tech’s oldest secret society, is decided entirely by students and awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Institute and the student body. Steve has supported student organizations, initiatives, and projects during his tenure at Georgia Tech. Congrats, Steve!

04/17/2026

It’s National Student Employee Appreciation Week, and the Office of Sustainability is lucky to highlight the amazing students who are part of our team. From student assistants to Living Campus Fellows to our compost student team, our students and their projects positively impact campus energy and water use, energy storage, transit, our natural environment, and our campus circular economy. Thank you to Lily Mae Barcik, Omolade Femi-Saliu, Marisa Johnson, Catalina Camacho Rondon, Annabelle Manville, Meghan McLaughlin, Janessa Montilla, Shivangi Ranjan, Kolinkar Roy, Katherine Sanders, Nathon Sanft, Annika Trout, Jaden Ward, Madeline Weller, Abraham Werner, and our many former students who have made campus a better and more sustainable place through their work with OOS!

10/25/2025

Georgia Tech Office of Sustainability members participated in the 2025 Georgia Resiliency Conference, bringing together leaders and researchers from across the state to share strategies on “Minimizing Georgia’s Risk, Maximizing Georgia’s Future.”
A huge thank you to Dr. Jennifer Chirico and Dr. Jairo Garcia who presented on urban resiliency and disaster preparedness and to team members, Jermaine Clonts and Vanessa Suarez, for representing Georgia Tech and advancing resiliency and sustainability across our campus and beyond!

10/23/2025

Help Us “Shut the Sash” to Save Energy and create safer lab environments. 🔬

Fume hoods are ventilated enclosures used in laboratories to protect users from fumes and vapors by removing air from the space. These devices are essential for safety, but they also use a lot of energy — a single fume hood can use the same amount of energy in a year as three to four houses! By engaging in the “Shut the Sash” campaign and closing fume hoods when not in use, you can reduce energy use, increase efficiency, and create a safer lab environment.

Press the link in our bio to request “Shut the Sash” fume hood stickers for your lab and learn more about sustainable lab practices!

07/23/2025

Data Highlight: Georgia Tech’s electricity use peaks during the summer when demand for air conditioning is highest. ☀️❄️

Our Utilities Management team is working behind the scenes to reduce the impact through smart energy strategies.

📊 Graph shows monthly electricity use from 2019 to 2025 YTD.

07/22/2025

The Office of Sustainability is advancing Georgia Tech’s campus circular economy by giving new life to bottles from the lost-and-found. If they go unclaimed, they’re collected, sanitized, and branded with a sticker explaining their new circular journey.

Visit us at events this fall to grab one and keep a bottle out of the landfill! ♻️

06/04/2025

Georgia Tech is working toward zero waste, and composting plays a key role! This graphic shows campus composting growth over time.

Since 2017, we’ve significantly increased the amount of food waste diverted from the landfill, thanks largely to the ongoing efforts of Georgia Tech Dining Services.

Programs like Leanpath, RacoonEyes, and Green Forks have also helped us reduce and redirect food waste across campus.

As we move toward our zero waste goal, we’re proud to celebrate the work of our partners who help keep more material out of the landfill every year. 🙌

06/03/2025

We recently welcomed sustainability teams from Kennesaw State, UGA, and Georgia State to campus! 🌿

Part of our ongoing collaboration with University System of Georgia schools, the visit included tours of the Kendeda Building and EcoCommons, along with a conversation on Georgia Tech’s Climate Action Plan, emissions tracking, energy use, and circular economy efforts.

These peer exchanges help us share ideas and move forward together on statewide sustainability goals. 💡

04/20/2025

🌱 It’s Earth Month Week 4 and Earth Day is April 22! Take a moment to check out the exciting events happening this week and mark your calendars. Check out the full Earth Month calendar in our bio too!

04/13/2025

🌱 It’s Earth Month Week 3! Take a moment to check out the exciting events happening this week, including our annual Earth Day Fest, and mark your calendars. Check out the full Earth Month calendar in our bio too!

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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http://www.sustain.gatech.edu/

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