Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Maldonado Environmental Hero Award. Colin A. Maldonado was a 2013 graduate of Georgia College, 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 memberContinue reading “2021 Maldonado Award”
Tag Archives: Sustainability
How to Practice Sustainability at Home: An 8-Week Transformation Guide
Sustainable habits should last a lifetime, not for just a few days or weeks. With the number of coronavirus cases increasing each day, government officials are strongly advising citizens to stay in their homes which leaves many of us with extra time on our hands. We’ve decided to use that extra time to practice livingContinue reading “How to Practice Sustainability at Home: An 8-Week Transformation Guide”
Sensible Sustainability: 5 Easy ways to cut back on Single-Use Plastic!
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Americans tossed 3.01 million tons of plastic bags, sacks, and shrink wraps in landfills in 2017 while only about 9.4% of those plastics were actually recycled. That leaves about 91% of the plastics produced in America polluting oceans, beaches, rivers, forests, and other natural habitats, as wellContinue reading “Sensible Sustainability: 5 Easy ways to cut back on Single-Use Plastic!”
Sensible Sustainability: Clothing Edition
A little over a year ago, an elementary school teacher in New Jersey was praised for her sustainability efforts. Her contribution? One dress. In order to help influence younger generations into sustainable lifestyles, eighth-grade teacher Julia Mooney decided to wear the same dress for 100 days. She wanted to promote the idea of quality overContinue reading “Sensible Sustainability: Clothing Edition”
Australian Bush Fires: How Can Georgia College Help?
For the past few months, Australia has struggled to keep bush fires under control due to dry spells and increased temperatures. These relentless, unforgiving fires continue to burn urban areas, wildlife, and natural habitats, destroying not only the physical beauty of the country but also the spirits of animals and humans alike. The inferno requiresContinue reading “Australian Bush Fires: How Can Georgia College Help?”
Sustainability Reading List
Information about the environment and sustainability can be found in various places. People can keep up with the latest topics through governmental bodies such as Congress, news sites such as CNN, or social media outlets such as blogs. There are also a multitude of books that have been published about sustainability and bettering environmental health. Continue reading “Sustainability Reading List”
Sustainability in Action: Aerial Lift Safety Training at GC
When he came to work for Georgia College in 2011, Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Fire Safety Shea Groebner began touring the college to meet and understand the safety needs of our many departments. In doing so, he observed members of our Theater Department working on aerial lifts. An aerial lift isContinue reading “Sustainability in Action: Aerial Lift Safety Training at GC”
Heat Wave News! Please Conserve Energy!
The current heat wave we are experiencing throughout the state has resulted in an exponential rise in our electricity cost. The heat wave is projected to last into next week and campus constituents are urged to be aware of electricity usage in their offices, labs, residence halls and other spaces. Georgia College purchases electricity onContinue reading “Heat Wave News! Please Conserve Energy!”
4th Annual Campus Green Initiative Fund Symposium
The Campus Green Initiative Symposium on April 23, 2015 featured keynote speaker Gary Ferguson, an accomplished author and lecturer. Mr. Ferguson delivered an engaging 45-minute lecture on how to get America back to the heyday of environmental appreciation. The audience of over 100 was treated to a short history of the American environmental movement, andContinue reading “4th Annual Campus Green Initiative Fund Symposium”
Physics Students Propose Energy and Water Improvements for Herty Hall
The April GreenBag Series discussion featured Physics majors Michael Crawford, Rhett Roberts, Parker McNair, Wenu Mutunda, Kyle Sorrells, and Jairus Elarbee. As part of their senior research project, these students recently conducted an extensive study of enery and water use in Herty Hall. Under the supervision of Dr. Hauke Busch, they examined heat loss throughContinue reading “Physics Students Propose Energy and Water Improvements for Herty Hall”
Georgia College Green Initiative 