Environment and Climate

Protecting our planet is the most pressing issue facing humankind in the 21^st century. The actions we take now—for clean air, energy and drinking water, sustainable food and managing our natural resources—will save lives and livelihoods today and for centuries to come. Here, we tell the stories of our partner institutions and individuals who are making a difference as champions of the earth.

this photo shows biodegradable, sustainable straws and eating utensils being tested at Shake Shack

Shake Shack Starts Testing Sustainable, Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery

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March 4, 2021

Manufactured by Restore Foodware, the plastic-free straws and cutlery are made with AirCarbon, a natural, carbon-negative material that feels like plastic but degrades naturally if it ends up in the environment.

this photo shows several vet techs working with a huge elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee

For the Love of Elephants: Furman University Alum Educates Public About Plight of Pachyderms

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February 17, 2021

Joy Owens, an educator at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn., wants people to understand that elephants are highly intelligent animals with complex emotions and health needs.

This photo shows a young woman walking across a beautiful bridge in a scenic area of Warren Wilson College, one of the country's top sustainable campuses.

Warren Wilson Recognized as a Top Sustainable College

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December 17, 2020

Warren Wilson College, which has made sustainability a key part of its mission, ranked third place overall among baccalaureate institutions in AASHE's 2020 Sustainable Campus Index.

this photo shows a pizza made with food waste ingredients from Shuggie's Trash Pies and Natural Wine, a sustainable restaurant opening this spring in San Francisco

This Sustainable Restaurant Will Top Its Pizzas With Rejected Veggies to Combat Food Waste

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November 18, 2020

Founded by Kayla Abe and David Murphy, Shuggie's Trash Pies and Natural Wine, opening this spring in San Francisco, will help customers fight climate change through their food.

this photo shows a sheep grazing on the grass around Furman University's solar farm

Furman University Announces New Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities

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November 12, 2020

The Shi Institute, an outgrowth of Furman's David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, promotes sustainable human flourishing through its centers for sustainability education, research and leadership.

this photo shows Catawba College students who helped the school become one of the country's Top 50 Green Colleges

Two Sullivan Foundation Partner Schools Ranked Among Top 50 Green Colleges

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October 28, 2020

Catawba College and Guilford College, both located in North Carolina, were honored for their commitment to sustainability, both in on-campus best practices and in their educational curriculums.

Shake Shack Starts Testing Sustainable, Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery

For the Love of Elephants: Furman University Alum Educates Public About Plight of Pachyderms

Warren Wilson Recognized as a Top Sustainable College

This Sustainable Restaurant Will Top Its Pizzas With Rejected Veggies to Combat Food Waste

Furman University Announces New Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities

Two Sullivan Foundation Partner Schools Ranked Among Top 50 Green Colleges

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