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Green Forks Transforms Surplus Food Into Campus Support

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From left to right: Campus Sustainability Project Manager, Office of Sustainability Steve Place; Director, Safety and Facilities for Dining and Retail Danielle Ismirle Dunigan; and Program Director, STAR Steven Fazenbaker at the Green Forks celebration.

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680687

Jul 27, 2026

Green Forks collaboration reduces waste, supports student well-being, and advances campus sustainability goals.

Georgia Tech Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Innovation

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680681

Jul 27, 2026

Georgia Tech’s in-vessel composting program earns national recognition.

Georgia Tech Launches New Sustainable Lab Certification

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Research technician Myles Hilson (left) and research scientist Shweta Biliya (right) of the Molecular Evolution Core Lab stand in front of TipCycle program equipment. TipCycle collects, sterilizes, and returns pipette tips to labs, reducing costs and decreasing plastic waste.

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680673

Jul 22, 2026

Campus labs have a new pathway to strengthen sustainable operations through a campus comprehensive certification program.

Georgia Tech Arboretum Earns ArbNet Recertification

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680010

Apr 21, 2026

The entire Georgia Tech campus is a certified arboretum.

Celebrating Earth Month at Georgia Tech

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Tabling event at last year's Earth Month Org Fair.

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679820

Apr 01, 2026

Earth Month provides a multitude of events and activities to learn and engage with sustainability-focused campus initiatives.

Students Take the Lead in Campus Energy Decisions Through Hands-On VIP Course

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Student participants in the Energy Solutions VIP course.

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679501

Feb 27, 2026

Students are shaping how campus uses energy by participating in a hands-on, project-based course.

Sustainable Development Goals Week Highlights Commitment to Advancing Sustainability

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Students, faculty, and research faculty share their sustainable development projects at an SDG poster session during 2025's SDG Week.

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679426

Feb 24, 2026

The campus community is invited to participate in a week of events that increase awareness and actions to advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Tech Square 3 Reaches Major Milestone

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A staircase inside George Tower | Scheller Tower

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678941

Jan 07, 2026

Officially named George Tower | Scheller Tower, the first three floors of the new facility open to the campus community Monday, Jan. 12.

Georgia Tech Earns Spot in Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges

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Logo of The Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools 2026

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678811

Dec 05, 2025

Building on the recognition from last year, Georgia Tech again makes the cut.

New Composter to Enhance Campus Waste Reduction

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Pictured left to right: Members of the Office of Sustainability Abby Bower, Jennifer Chirico, and Steve Place welcome the new large-scale compost vessel to campus.

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678573

Nov 07, 2025

A grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division enabled the acquisition of the large-scale compost vessel.