 | | A Guide for Mindful Holidays Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just the winter, the holiday season is upon us. From gift ideas to DIY decorations, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you make mindful decisions as you plan for the holidays. It’s our gift to you! More>> |
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 | Examining our Coffee Practices Because of coffee’s prevalence in our daily lives, it’s critical to understand its impacts on social and environmental issues. The newly-released Coffee Guide helps coffee drinkers make informed choices, examining ethical sourcing, waste, and energy usage. More>> |
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 | | Eating Seasonally with Edna Lewis Professor of English and African American studies at WashU, Rafia Zafar looks back to Edna Lewis' Black culinary legacy. Chef and author of "The Taste of Country Cooking", Edna Lewis taught the world the values and tastes of local, fresh, and seasonal foods. More>> |
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 | Position Opens at the OOS The Office of Sustainability is recruiting a new staff member to fill the position of Sustainability Coordinator. The responsibilities of this position cover 3 main themes: sustainable food, alternative transportation, & communications. Apply to join our team! More>> |
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 | | Opportunities for Career Growth We are excited to unveil a new resource that compiles opportunities for WashU employees and students interested in pursuing new skills in the fields of sustainability via professional development, continuing education, certificates, and accreditations. More>> |
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 | | The Midwest's Potential for Action Just as it became a political battleground in the general election, the Midwest will be crucial to the success of any national climate change plan. However, because of its cultural, industrial, and geographic distinctions, solutions to the crisis will have to be context-driven. More>> |
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| | |  | Sustainability Exchange Poster Sesh December 17, 2:30-4p (TODAY), online
Learn from students about their semester real-world projects, including U-City sustainability plan, alternative de-icing strategies, bird strike mitigation, and sustainable investing. More>> |
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 | Holiday Lights Recycling Drive December 14 - January 29, multiple locations
A holiday tradition, the WashU community collectively brings in hundreds of pounds of holiday lights to responsibly recycle – let’s do it again this year! More>> |
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 | Tackling the Big Obstacles of Bias December 18, 12-1p, online
This webinar featuring guest speaker Justin Idleburg will look at racial and implicit bias in the legal and utility professions, and the role it plays in environmental policies. More>> |
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 | Winter Backyard Bird Watching December 21, 10-11a | January 7, 7-8p, online
Hosted by MDC, the first event will help you attract and identify birds visiting feeders and the second, hosted by STL County Library will help you find an owl in your neighborhood. |
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