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Going Green

Working with partners across campus and beyond, the Georgia State University Office of Sustainability serves as a hub to create and communicate innovative solutions to our most pressing global challenges. We act as the catalyst for creating a culture of sustainability at GSU through enhancing living-learning laboratory opportunities on campus, exploring techniques to lower our resource use and costs and empowering our students to become global leaders in sustainability.

08/29/2026

It’s day seven of !

Today we are highlighting Green Tailgates ♻️

Football tailgates generate a significant amount of recyclable waste, but recycling opportunities in tailgate areas have historically been limited.

Green Tailgates brought recycling stations back to Georgia State football tailgates, making it easier to recycle aluminum cans and introducing a culture of sustainability among fans.

Staffed by Sustainability Initiatives interns and volunteers, the program diverted 157 pounds of recyclable material from landfills during the football season, including 141 pounds of aluminum cans!

Through the Recycle for Good program, the aluminum cans collected were recycled to generate funding for Habitat for Humanity, supporting affordable housing near Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus.

Right now, Sustainability Initiatives is seeking volunteers to help staff the next Green Tailgate this Friday, September 4! You’ll get to learn about sustainable event management, gain professional sustainability experience, and earn volunteer hours.

Multiple shifts will be available for all Georgia State home games this season, so keep an eye out for more opportunities to contribute!

Make sure to come back next Saturday, when we’ll be highlighting another winner of the Campus Sustainability Grant Program! 💙

08/26/2026

A special shoutout to GSU Men’s Soccer for volunteering with Sustainability Initiatives’ Green Move-In for five years in a row! ⚽️

For five years back to back, the team has shown up to help make move-in more sustainable and divert thousands of pounds of recyclable materials from landfills. We’re so grateful for their continued support! 💙

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08/25/2026

A special thank you to GSU Beach Volleyball for volunteering with Sustainability Initiatives’ Green Move-In for five years in a row! Year after year, the team has shown up to help divert thousands of pounds of recyclable materials from landfills during move-in week. We couldn’t do it without them 💙♻️🏐

08/14/2026

Explore six of Georgia State’s sustainability-focused classes this fall. Register now via PAWS.

08/13/2026

The graduate resource fair was a success! 🎉

Today, we had the chance to table at the graduate resource fair and speaking to students about recycling, re:loom and alternative commuting options! ♻️

Thank you to all the students who stopped by our table at the graduate resource fair!

We are so excited to see how our new Panthers are going to be sustainable ! 💙

08/12/2026

Green Move-In is one week away! ♻️

During Green Move-In, we accept cardboard, plastic film, and Styrofoam! 📦

Recycling stations will be located near the dumpsters at Piedmont Central, Piedmont North and University Commons!

All located will be staffed from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wed. Aug 19 - Sat. Aug 22.

To learn more about Green Move-In, or to volunteer, please scan the QR code or click the link in bio!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Georgia State and ! 💙

08/07/2026

Today we hosted the Commuter Choices Workshop to hear from students, faculty and staff about alternative commuting options at Georgia State! 🚲

We hosted this workshop to hear feedback regarding Georgia State’s transportation context, travel behaviors and preferences, as well as current and potential practices and mobility strategies!

This feedback will help inform Georgia State’s Commuter Choices Vision and Workplan, which will guide efforts towards improving commuter choice options through programs, policies and infrastructure!

The biggest thank you to everyone who attended the workshop! 💙

We can’t wait to further our efforts in improving commuting choices for the Georgia State community !

08/06/2026

Mark your calendars! 📆

Join the Green Chemisty Initiative on September 23 from 1:50 - 6:30 p.m. at the Student Center East Ballroom for the inaugural Green Chemistry Awareness Day! 🧪

Attendees will learn how green chemistry is shaping a safer, healthier and more sustainable future

Dr. Brian Blake will be giving opening remarks and Dr. John Warner, founder of green chemistry, will be the keynote speaker!

Click the link in our bio to RSVP for the event! 💙

07/30/2026

It’s ! ⏰

Today, we are looking back to the end of the spring semester when we hosted Green Goodbyes!

Green Goodbyes is our end-of-year initiative where we have donation bins at each residential hall for students to donate items when they move out of their dorm!

This year, we collected textiles, e-waste, books and food!

We ended up diverting 8,784 pounds of materials from the landfill! 👗

Thank you to all of the students who donated items!

The biggest thank you to our recycling crew who helped out during this time. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙

06/25/2026

Now Hiring: Botanical Gardens Manager

Join the team at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College to help shape and grow one of our most unique campus spaces! In this position, you’ll oversee a five-acre botanical garden, lead conservation and education initiatives, and foster important community partnerships.

📍 Atlanta Campus
💼 Full-time, benefits eligible
💰 $49,669 –$62,00
📅 Apply by July 8, 2026

Apply through the GSU Careers website at hr.gsu.edu/careers/

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Atlanta, GA
30303

Telephone

+14044139677

Website

http://sustainability.gsu.edu/

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