Join us for the final Environmental Studies brown bag of 2025 to learn how senior ENST students put theory to practice with community-based research in ENST 450.

Effective Communication of Sustainable Buildings at Colgate
Abrielle Silva, DaQuan Hurt, Delainey Price-Elliott, Leigha Schultze, Paxton Hilgendorff
This semester, our team identified challenges with the presentation of LEED Certifications and related sustainable building developments to the Colgate community.  In partnership with various peer institutions, Colgate faculty, and the student body, we devised a list of potential methods for improving the marketing of LEED and related sustainable objectives and formalized recommendations for University implementation.  

Unpacking the Problem
Ellie Myatt, Juju Coleman, Max Walters, Dave Thompson, Quinn Beckwith, Madison Cammarata
Every year, Colgate receives around 100,000 packages, creating substantial waste. This project aims to understand current waste processes so we can help improve packaging waste issues, as well as improve recycling rates.

Thinking Outside of the Container: Investigation of the ‘Gate to-Go Program
Callie Dahler,  Elle Laub,  Kiki Montgomery, Jack Mullen, Graham Sterns, Marie York
This semester, our team examined the 'Gate to Go reusable container program at Colgate University. In collecting data from the student body, staff, and faculty regarding their habits and opinions about 'Gate to Go, the team was able to gain a better understanding of why the current program is underutilized and explore options to encourage greater participation.

This event will count as one credit hour for the Sustainability Passport Program.

Hot wraps from Hamilton Whole Foods will be provided and will include vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.