Sustaina-bite

Feed your brain and your body!

apple bite

Bite-sized sustainability information while you take a bite out of lunch, open to faculty, staff and students! Each month is focused on a different topic, featuring campus experts and practitioners that will share practical information you can apply to your life.

Lunch is provided to those who register in advance, brown-baggers and drop-ins are welcome. 

Spring 2020 Schedule
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Topic
12-1pm
Location
Recycling @ W&M

What goes in the blue bin on campus? Where can batteries be dropped off? What about compost? Learn about all this and more! Featuring Anusha Komati, Waste & Recycling Supervisor, and the EcoReps.

 

REGISTER BY Feb 18 to receive lunch!

Feb 20

 Chesapeake B
Green Event Planning *CANCELED*

Whether big or small, an event has a footprint. There are multiple opportunities in the planning process to reduce that footprint, demonstrate green practices, and even increase your impact. Learn about the Green Event Guide with Sustainability Graduate Assistant, Jenny Fam '20 MAEd. 

 

Register by March 17 to receive lunch!

March 19

 Chesapeake B
Smart Travel Tips

Traveling this summer? Whether going abroad or taking a family trip, learn savvy ways to plan and experience your next adventure. Featuring Marina Knapp, Global Education Special Programs Advisor of the Reves Center for International Studies.

 

Register by April 14 to receive lunch!

April 16

 Chesapeake B
 
 
Past Sustaina-bites
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Topic
Date & Time
Location
W&M Sustainability

What is "sustainability" anyway? Learn how W&M Sustainability approaches sustainability, and the resources/opportunities available for faculty, staff, students.

Sept 19 

12-1pm

 Studio B, Wellness Center
Eating Sustainably @ W&M

We all eat! Learn about the options for campus residents and for campus events using sustainability filters on America to Go. Featuring Dave Zoll, Strategic Sourcing Analyst, Procurement, and the EcoReps.

Oct 17

12-1pm

 Studio B, Wellness Center
Having the Talk...Climate Change

One of the most important things you can do to act on climate is to talk about it. Pamela will discuss why talking about climate change matters and share some tips and techniques for more productive conversations about climate. Featuring Pamela Braff, Coastal Climate Extension Specialist.

Nov 21

12-1pm

 York Room, Sadler Center