| | | Small Change, Big Difference By simply making the switch to right-fit liners for office suite cans and restroom trash cans, the WUSM custodial department will reduce plastic use by 30K lbs and save $15K every year. This is the first of a suite of initiatives to reduce and divert plastic throughout operations. More>> |
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| | | A Hub for Sustainable Labs in STL A year ago, a group of individuals representing a variety of local research institutions, including WashU, created a St. Louis Chapter of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories, expanding opportunities for WashU labs to green their operations. More>> |
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| | | Sustainable Living Series a Success Earlier this fall, Office of Sustainability staff and students hosted virtual sessions on different themes of sustainability including waste, food, energy, and transportation. If you were not part of the 100+ attendees who engaged with these lively events, check out the recordings! More>> |
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| | | A Case for Leaving the Leaves “One of the most valuable things you can do to support pollinators is to provide them with the winter cover they need.” There are countless ways to care for your lawn throughout the seasons, and some are better than others, for biodiversity, climate, and your wallet! More>> |
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| | | EES Internship Grows and Adapts Despite the uncertainties and disruptions that came with the fall semester of 2020, the Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Internship program is stronger than ever. Learn about some of the adjustments to the program and meet the students associates! More>> |
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| | | Mix of Pollution and Pandemics According to the McKelvey School of Engineering, pollution may bear part of the blame for the rapid proliferation of SARS-CoV-2. Turns out, the speed at which the virus spreads through a community is directly correlated to the health of the environment. More>> |
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| | | | | Midwest Climate Summit Session 5 November 20, 10a - 12:15p
In the last session of the Summit fall series, Former NY Times Climate Reporter Justin Gillis will speak on "Communicating the Crisis: Should We Just Change the Subject". More>> |
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| | Science Communication Training December 3, 17, and January 7, 12-1p, online
Missouri Local Science Engagement Network seeks Missouri-based scientists to participate in Engaging Communities in Climate Science Conversations (free but limited spots). More>> |
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| | St. Louis International Film Festival November 5 - 22, all virtual
This year's SLIFF will showcase a series of films on WashU's "Divided City: An Urban Humanities Initiative", with free screenings and Q&As with scholars and filmmakers. More>> |
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| | Transformed: Greenland Ice Sheet December 17, 4-5p, online
In this colloquium, Twila Moon from the University of Colorado will share observations and implications of the rapid reconfiguration of the Greenland ice sheet. More>> |
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