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The Berkeley Beacon

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

Conveyor belt at Emerson's Waste Management facility.

Emerson’s Waste Management facility highlights campus sustainability efforts

By Sasha Zirin / February 22, 2023

Equipped with policy-mandated hard hats, neon vests, and glasses, a group of Emerson students toured the Waste Management facility in Billerica, Massachusetts,...

Sustainability Action Plan progresses with help from working groups

Sustainability Action Plan progresses with help from working groups

By Olivia LeDuc / October 19, 2022

Emerson refined its pledge to carbon neutrality last month after unveiling the Climate Action Plan. The plan has since moved into its second phase—the...

"Feelin Fallish," a Sustainable Swaps event, was held on Oct. 2.

Sustainable Swaps: Saving the environment one trade at a time

By Max Handelman, Correspondent / October 5, 2022

The crisp wind of nearing autumn rustled through rows upon rows of hanging clothing, creating a chorus of rattling hangers and a symphony of flutters from...

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SGA to fund sustainable laundry resource, fundraise for victims of Hurricane Fiona

By Mike McHugh / October 1, 2022

Emerson Student Government Association members discussed plans to install a laundry detergent sheet refill station near the tap-desk in the Little Building...

Proposed Climate Action Plan timeline.

Campus Sustainability Manager invites student feedback on sustainability initiatives

By Parker Garlough / September 28, 2022

In preparation for the development of a new Climate Action Plan at Emerson, Campus Sustainability Manager Jennifer Lamy hosted a virtual sustainability...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Emerson relaunches eco corps, adds student ambassador positions

By Mike McHugh / September 25, 2022

After being halted for the past two years, Emerson relaunched Eco Corps, the college’s environmental action group. The relaunch includes hiring students...

(left to right) Matt Doherty, Aidan Manion, and Carter Nevulis. Photo credit: Matt Berry

Three college students create a clothing brand to promote sustainability and positivity

By Hannah Nguyen, Deputy Living Arts Editor / April 6, 2022

In an effort to spread positivity and advocate for the Earth, three Massachusetts college sophomores started a clothing brand.  The Local Brand is...

Emerson College's new campus sustainability manager, Jennifer Lamy. (Courtesy Jennifer Lamy)

Emerson welcomes Jennifer Lamy as new campus sustainability manager

By Maeve Lawler / February 16, 2022

Emerson has hired a new campus sustainability manager to direct the college’s climate policy, filling a vacancy that has lasted nearly two years.  Jennifer...

"I never could have imagined how students’ excessive online shopping could impact the workers, and how much worse this purchasing habit would get over the course of my college career." / Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Op-ed: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

By Kaitlyn Bryson / September 3, 2019

In a world filled with instant gratification, personally tailored advertisements, and one-click shopping, it can be easy to overlook how our purchases...

Courtesy of Earth Emerson

#DivestEmerson calls for end to college fossil fuel investments

By Stefania Lugli / March 1, 2018

Earth Emerson launched a second attempt at convincing the college’s Board of Trustees to withdraw investments, or divest, from fossil fuel companies....

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...