Sustain ECU

Sustain ECU We are committed to conservation and green policies. We would like to share some of our efforts and

As a major university with more than 2,000 students and another 5,000 faculty and staff, East Carolina requires considerable resources just to keep the doors open. That is why it is so important that the we are actively working to eliminate wasteful practices and improve efficiency wherever possible. In an age when environmental concerns are gaining more public support and pennies are counted like

never before, it makes sense forus to conserve wherever it can. But accepting the challenge of creating a more sustainable campus goes beyond mere budgetary concerns or public relations. The United Nations defines sustainability as “the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” As an institution that prides itself on preparing leaders, it is imperative that ECU takes the initiative to ensure that this university is able to prepare the next generation. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1989520/1966924/

to our America Recycles Day events! First, we had the opportunity to table at Wright Plaza with .ecu and .eco.pirates ...
05/28/2026

to our America Recycles Day events!

First, we had the opportunity to table at Wright Plaza with .ecu and .eco.pirates throughout the day to meet students, faculty, and staff, and educate them on recycling!

Then we had a fun craft while ECU's Recycling and Waste Reduction Coordinator, our Waste Reduction Intern, and the president of Eco-Pirates presented on recycling and other methods of waste reduction in the evening.

What do you think we should do for this November?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means its the perfect time to talk about eco-anxiety. Worrying about the fut...
05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means its the perfect time to talk about eco-anxiety. Worrying about the future is perfectly valid, but its important that we manage and channel those anxieties into something useful 🌱.

Let's all give a big congratulations to John Gill for getting the Sustainability Award at this year's University Service...
05/18/2026

Let's all give a big congratulations to John Gill for getting the Sustainability Award at this year's University Service Awards 🥳👏! Mr. Gill is both the director of Grounds and ECU's Landscape Architect. Have a favorite green space on campus? You can thank him and his team for always keeping it pristine and beautiful 🌳🌼.

Storm Cash is officially Sapling Certified in our Green Office Program!🥳👏🏿“Individual changes can create cultural driver...
05/14/2026

Storm Cash is officially Sapling Certified in our Green Office Program!🥳👏🏿

“Individual changes can create cultural drivers, and there is no all-or-nothing approach to sustainability. Slow and small changes over time create large changes.”

The Green Office Program is a training and certification program for faculty and staff at ECU to learn more about going green at work and help ECU be a more sustainable campus. Learn more through the link in our bio!

The bike clinic for this Friday is cancelled. Don't worry, it will be back when you come back from summer break!
04/27/2026

The bike clinic for this Friday is cancelled. Don't worry, it will be back when you come back from summer break!

ECU Sustainability is wishing everyone a Happy Earth Day 🌍! The theme this year is "Our Power, Our Planet"; we hope each...
04/22/2026

ECU Sustainability is wishing everyone a Happy Earth Day 🌍! The theme this year is "Our Power, Our Planet"; we hope each one of you knows how powerful you are when it comes to making meaningful change in our communities. Together, we can all build a more sustainable future.

Pirate Exchange Market round 2 coming up next week! See you there?
04/17/2026

Pirate Exchange Market round 2 coming up next week! See you there?

Swing by to see us at the Pirate Exchange Market next week!

And that's another successful Earth Day Festival🌍! Thanks to everyone who came out and engaged with our lovely campus an...
04/16/2026

And that's another successful Earth Day Festival🌍! Thanks to everyone who came out and engaged with our lovely campus and community groups, we hope you had fun and maybe even learned a thing or two. We plan to do it all again next year, but in the meantime keep an eye out for the rest of our Earth Month activities🌱😊

Dr. Alex Hodges is officially Sprout Certified in our Green Office Program 🌱 !Sustainability means making decisions toda...
04/06/2026

Dr. Alex Hodges is officially Sprout Certified in our Green Office Program 🌱 !

Sustainability means making decisions today that protect the health and well-being of people, communities, and the environment for the long term. In healthcare, it also means recognizing that environmental conditions, such as heat, air quality, water safety, and disaster risk, directly impact health outcomes. To me, sustainability is about stewardship, prevention, and creating systems that support both human and planetary health.

The Green Office Program is a training and certification program for faculty and staff at ECU to learn more about going green at work and help ECU be a more sustainable campus. Learn more through the link in our bio!

Join us for our "Ice on Fire" film screening and discussion tomorrow night! Let's learn about the scientists and creativ...
03/30/2026

Join us for our "Ice on Fire" film screening and discussion tomorrow night! Let's learn about the scientists and creatives that are coming together to protect our planet from climate events 🌍. Open to everyone!

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