Pop-up Thrift Shop 2025
The Office of Sustainability hosted its annual Pop-Up Thrift Shop on Oct 6th, 2025, on GCSU’s Front Campus. This event encouraged students to engage in sustainable fashion practices by giving pre-loved clothing a new life and reducing textile waste
Dodge the Dump 2025
The Office of Sustainability hosted Dodge the Dump 2025 (May 5-9th), Georgia College & State University’s annual end-of-year move-out collection event designed to reduce waste and support the local community.
Each spring, as students move out of residence halls, tons of usable items are often discarded. Dodge the Dump provides an easy and sustainable alternative by collecting gently used furniture, clothing, school supplies, nonperishable food, and other household goods for donation.
In addition to its environmental benefits, Dodge the Dump fosters community engagement and encourages students to think critically about consumption and waste. By donating instead of discarding, students play a direct role in reducing GCSU’s environmental footprint and promoting a circular economy.
The Office of Sustainability thanks all students, volunteers, and campus partners who made Dodge the Dump 2025 a success. Together, we’re turning move-out season into a movement for sustainability.
Zero-Waste Workshop
GCSU’s Environmental Science Club and Office of Sustainability partnered to bring a zero-waste workshop to campus! Free zero-waste prizes were given to those who participated in a trivia game and brief presentation. This workshop raised awareness to use sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Recycling Audit 2024
The Office of Sustainability performed a recycling audit at GCSU’s West Campus to understand how effectively waste is being recycled on campus and identify areas for improvement on November 8, 2024.
After the audit, we found that students were not properly disposing of trash and recycling and around half of the recycling was waste.
Link: https://frontpage.gcsu.edu/node/19941
Greek Goes Green Week 2024
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 sustainable dress drive. Awards will be announced on Friday the 25th. Greek Goes Green acts as a vital link between the Office of Sustainability and the Greek Life chapters, promoting eco-friendly practices throughout the community.
- Front page post: https://frontpage.gcsu.edu/node/19535
2024 Campus Sustainability Month
Each October, Georgia College & State University joins campuses across the nation in celebrating Campus Sustainability Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, inspiring action, and building momentum toward a more sustainable future.
Throughout October 2024, the Office of Sustainability hosted a variety of events aimed at educating the campus community and promoting environmentally responsible habits. Highlights included:
- Life Enrichment Center Recycled Plant Pots, October 9th
- Greek Goes Green Week, October 21-25th
- Pop-Up Thrift Shop 2024, October 30th
2024 Pop-up Thrift Shop
The Office of Sustainability hosted its annual Pop-Up Thrift Shop on October 30, 2024, on GCSU’s Front Campus. This event encouraged students to engage in sustainable fashion practices by giving pre-loved clothing a new life and reducing textile waste
Sustainability Symposium
Featuring Nathaniel Smith on Environmental Justice and Equity
April 9th | 9 am – 12 pm | Peabody Auditorium
RecycleMania
RecycleMania is an 8-week, nationwide competition designed to increase awareness of recycling practices on college campuses. Each year from January to March, we participate in this competition to further the Green Initiative on our campus. Check out our campaigns to help GC Go Green!
Week 1
Caught Green Handed = 2/6, anywhere on campus, happening all day
• Be on the lookout for OOS reps, who will be handing out swag to anybody engaging in sustainable behaviors, like recycling.
• You may get “caught” and featured on our social media!
Week 2
Green Carpet with Housing = 2/12, Reflection Pool, 2:15pm-4:15pm
• The OOS will be on hand at Housing’s green carpet with games and swag.
• Don’t miss out because you may just win a reusable water bottle.
Week 3
Volunteer Day = 2/23, West Campus Recycling Center, 1pm-4pm
• Help the OOS sort and clean up at the West Campus Recycling Center.
Week 4
• The OOS hopes to host a movie night, and we’ll let you know when and where when the details are final.
Week 5
Green Carpet with Housing = 3/7, Adams Hall, 2:15pm-4:15pm
• The OOS will be on hand at Housing’s green carpet with games and swag.
• Don’t miss out because you may just win a reusable water bottle.
Week 6
• The OOS hopes to host a second movie night, and we’ll let you know when and where when the details are final.
Week 7
3/23, West Campus Recycling Center, 1pm-4pm: Sort materials in the Recycling Bins
• Help the OOS sort and clean up at the West Campus Recycling Center.
• We know this is spring break week for GC; but if you are in Milledgeville, stop by, meet the OOS, and give a helping hand.
Week 8
Caught Green Handed = 3/27 anywhere on campus, all day
• Be on the lookout for OOS reps, who will be handing out swag to anybody engaging in sustainable behaviors, like recycling.
• You may get “caught” and featured on our social media!
2020 Climate Change Film Series
Meet with us in Peabody Auditorium five times this semester for movie night and discussion!
Sponsored by the Sustainability Council, Honors Program, and Phi Kappa Phi.
Georgia College Green Initiative 