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WashU Medicine Radiology Initiatives

It is no secret that healthcare has a massive impact on the environment. In fact, if global healthcare services were a country, they would amount to the fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. As the effects of climate change on public health and infrastructure are increasing, the need for specialized sustainability practices within the healthcare sector are becoming apparent. Fortunately, more and more health care workers are learning how to initiate sustainable changes within their practices. At Washington University School of Medicine, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) is implementing many sustainable changes, led by Dr. Benjamin Northrup, Assistant Professor of Radiology. More>>

Hard-to-recycle Items: What to do

Residential recycling has specific rules about what can and cannot go into the bin. There are other avenues to recycle items that aren't suitable for residential recycling but can still find a second life as something new. More>>

Greenware Program Update

Loan reusable dishes for events under 50 people. Dishwashing services are again available after a brief hiatus! Looking to learn more? Visit our page for how the program works and how to request Greenware at your next event. More>>

COP 28 Reflection

Every year, teaching professor, Beth Martin, takes a delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP). Alex Morales-Heil reflects on her experience. More>>

New Center for Plastic Alternatives

A team of researchers in the McKelvey School of Engineering has established the Synthetic Biology Manufacturing of Advanced Materials Research Center (SMARC) to address the world's plastic pollution problem. More>>

Carbon Footprint of Medicine

Professor of practice in the Brown School, Joe Steensma, shares the outcomes of two recent studies he co-authored that were inspired by students in his "Climate Change and Public Health" class. More>>

Prototyping for Air Quality

Undergraduate students in the "Multidisciplinary Design & Prototyping" class in McKelvey developed prototypes to meet a need described by environmental engineers in Jay Turner's research group. More>>

Circularity Center Open Warehouse

Fridays, 1-3 pm, Circularity Center
Open Warehouse hours are open to all WashU community members. You can view inventory highlights on WashUReuse, WashU's official reuse platform. Save the date for a liquidation sale on March 29 from 1p to 5p! More>>

Midwest Climate Summit

April 3-5, IUPUI Campus Center, Indianapolis
The Summit is a three-day gathering of leaders, researchers, and professionals focused on a regional response to the climate crisis. WashU folks interested in coordinating travel logistics can email e.m.prein@wustl.edu. More>>

Kemper Art Museum: On View

Through July 29, Saligman Family Atrium
Madrid-based artist Santiago Sierra presents 52 Canvases Exposed to Mexico City's Air. The artist has created a visualization of the toxicity of contemporary urban life, highlighting pollution and airborne contaminants. More>>

Knight Distinguished Lecture Series

Feb. 28, 4 pm, Holmes Lounge
Climate policy expert and Princeton University political scientist, Alex Gazmararian will present on his new book, Uncertain Futures: How to Unlock the Climate Impasse. This event is open to the public. More>>

Science in the Public Square

Feb. 27, 4:30 pm, Umrath Lounge
Join a talk from Ursula Heise, director of the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, Institute of the Environment & Sustainability at University of California, Los Angeles. Appetizers precede 5 pm talk. More>>

SLCL: The Social Benefits of Trees

Feb. 27, 7 pm, Virtual
Learn how trees offer people many ecosystem benefits, including cleaner air and energy savings. Presented by Rebecca Hankins of Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. This program is part of the Partners for Native Landscaping series. More>>

OneSTL Sustainability Lab

Feb. 27, 3:45 pm, T-REX or Zoom
Join a discussion about how the St. Louis region can be more strategic about tree canopy to ensure that trees reach their full potential and deliver on the ecological services we need for climate adaptation. More>>

USGBC Summit

Feb. 21-22, 12-4 pm, Virtual
This two-day digital education event will explore how we can answer the urgent call for rapid decarbonization and building resilient communities. Sessions are approved for GBCI and AIA continuing education credit. More>>

OOS Summer Internships

The Office of Sustainability is piloting a new format for the popular summer program. Students will be placed with campus partners while receiving OOS mentorship and cohort networking. More>>

WashU Arboretum Summer Funding

The WashU Arboretum is soliciting proposals for research projects on the Arboretum trees. Projects may be conducted anytime in 2024, with a final report due by Dec. 31, 2024. More>>

Gephardt Institute Open Position

Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement is seeking a Manager of Civic Learning Initiatives. This person will lead educational strategies to foster student learning. More>>

Gephardt Atkin Residency

Drawing on the rich tradition of the arts as a catalyst for social change, the Atkin Residency in the Art of Democracy supports undergrads to investigate the possibilities of democracy. More>>

GDA Program Manager

Earthday365 is seeking applicants for the Green Dining Alliance Program Manager position. This position supports and promotes the program's presence within the St. Louis region. More>>

Young Friends of earthday365

The Young Friends of earthday365 is made up of emerging, young professionals dedicated to supporting the organization. The group is looking to fill three board positions. More>>

Ujima Farm Support Intern

The foundations of Ujima are food justice, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment. Compensation includes shares of fresh produce during the growing season! More>>

Earth Day Action Microgrants

Earthday.org and Post-Landfill Action Network have teamed up to distribute $250-1,000 microgrants to students who commit to organizing Earth Day actions targeting plastic reduction. More>>

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