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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

 Students working for the Office of Sustainability carry out Eco-Reps tasks. Photo by Maia Sperber / Beacon Staff

College to revamp Eco-Reps program

By Tomas Gonzalez / February 21, 2019

The college plans to reinstate Eco-Reps, students who promote on-campus sustainability, in fall 2019, a college official said. The Eco-Reps program...

According to the Sustainable Emerson Facebook page, Emerson’s recycling rate last spring ranked No. 141 out of 150 colleges and universities in the nation. • Abbey Finn / Beacon Correspondent

College seeks to redeem recycling and composting rates

By Kaitlyn Bryson / October 10, 2018

Emerson came in last place in a recycling competition against five other Boston colleges and universities last spring. This semester, the Sustainability...

Mass Green Summit brings environmental action to Emerson

By Gabriella Mrozowski / February 1, 2018

The college will host the third annual Mass Green Summit—a series of panels advocating for grassroots environmental action—as part of its seven-year...

College removes classroom trash bins to promote recycling

By Max Jungreis / October 12, 2017

Trash cans are being removed from classrooms all over the school. Sustainability Coordinator Amy Elvidge said it is part of a plan to make the school green...

The Emerson Food Cam is located in the lobby of Piano Row.
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Emerson Food Cam to alleviate college waste issue

By Allison Hagan / September 13, 2017

Sustainability Coordinator Amy Elvidge’s newest solution to food waste on campus is a community space where students can send photos of small quantities...