MIT Office of Sustainability@SustainableMIT

Transforming MIT into a powerful model to generate new and proven ways of responding to the challenges of a changing planet.

 Cambridge, MA
sustainability.mit.edu
Joined November 2016
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14 Sep 2023
Celebrate the transition to autumn by letting go of something you no longer need and getting something new to you! 🤩 On Thursday Sep 21, drop off an item starting at 8am, pick up an item 11am-1pm. Location: First floor of Stata by the big mirror ♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️ @SustainableMIT
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1 May 2023
President Sally Kornbluth in her inaugural address, May 1, 2023.
Photo of Sally on the left with a quote, "I’ve heard an intense desire to see the people of MIT come together, in meaningful ways, to meet all the great challenges of our time. Above all, and most urgently: to marshal a bold, tenacious response to the run-away crisis of climate change," on the right.

ALT Photo of Sally on the left with a quote, "I’ve heard an intense desire to see the people of MIT come together, in meaningful ways, to meet all the great challenges of our time. Above all, and most urgently: to marshal a bold, tenacious response to the run-away crisis of climate change," on the right.

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1 May 2023
President Sally Kornbluth in her inaugural address on the challenge of climate change, May 1, 2023.
On the left, a photo of Sally Kornbluth observing a student working in a lab. On the right, this quote, "To meet the challenge of climate, it’s time for the people of MIT to engage in Rad-Lab-level thinking and commitment again. I want you, and I need you to help me imagine what that should look like, and how it can succeed."

ALT On the left, a photo of Sally Kornbluth observing a student working in a lab. On the right, this quote, "To meet the challenge of climate, it’s time for the people of MIT to engage in Rad-Lab-level thinking and commitment again. I want you, and I need you to help me imagine what that should look like, and how it can succeed."

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For years, support staff have been supporting a circular economy at MIT through Choose to Reuse—a monthly give and get free marketplace that attracts hundreds bit.ly/3LcZcEA

Volunteer committee helps the MIT community live and work sustainably

The MIT Working Green Committee is made up of staff volunteers committed to encouraging reuse and recycling of goods, and reducing waste, with efforts such as the Choose to Reuse swap.

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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT events@MITevents
24 Apr 2023
Today: Choose to Reuse! ♻️ Location: First floor of Stata by the big mirror Time: Drop off starting at 8:00 and ending at 12:00 Pick up: begins at 11:00 and ends at 1:00 mitsha.re/t05T50NQjj6 @SustainableMIT @MITstudents @MITGradStudents
Illustration of planet Earth with text: Earth Month at MIT

ALT Illustration of planet Earth with text: Earth Month at MIT
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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
21 Apr 2023
For the first time, @MIT undergraduates can choose a major specifically focused on climate change, with the new joint @MIT_CEE and @eapsMIT Course 1-12 Climate System Science and Engineering! news.mit.edu/2023/3-question…

3 Questions: New MIT major and its role in fighting climate change

Ali Jadbabaie and Robert van der Hilst describe MIT's new undergraduate degree in climate system science and engineering.

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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
21 Apr 2023
We had a blast talking to @LizBeckReynolds for the live show of our climate change podcast this week—and there are still plenty of #EarthMonth at @MIT events ahead! Check out the public launch of our #ClimateJustice Program next Thursday and much more: climate.mit.edu/earthmonth
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MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
20 Apr 2023
There's a wealth of #ClimateJustice work going on at @MIT, and we're proud to publicly launch our new Climate Justice Program on April 27 to uplift and expand it. Join us for a special guest keynote, showcase presentations, food, music and community! calendar.mit.edu/event/esi_c…
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19 Apr 2023
Curiosity Unbounded, Ep 1: How a free-range kid from Maine is helping green-up industrial practices: President Sally Kornbluth talks with Associate Professor Desirée Plata about her research and what she wishes students knew about their professors. soundcloud.com/mitnewsoffice…

Curiosity Unbounded, Ep. 1: How a free-range kid from Maine is...

In this episode, MIT President Sally Kornbluth sits down with newly tenured associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, Desirée Plata. Her work focuses on making industrial processes m

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The Office of Sustainability is hiring a Sustainability Data Engineer. In this role, you'll lead projects that produce actionable data insights and develop tools to advance MIT's campus-wide climate and sustainability commitments. Learn more and apply bit.ly/3mE4WyX
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MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
11 Apr 2023
With @SustainableMIT and the Office of Student Wellbeing, we're hosting a session of conversation and practice on April 24 to address the emotions raised by climate change and the work of overcoming it. We invite the whole MIT community to join. calendar.mit.edu/event/explo…
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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
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10 Apr 2023
Monday, April 24–Exploring Climate Change & Emotions: From Distress to Wellbeing. We'll explore the intersection between climate change, wellbeing, and the actions needed to build a more sustainable and just world. mitsha.re/mff950NFkg3 @SustainableMIT @MITstudents @mit_esi
Globe illustration with text: Earth Month at MIT

ALT Globe illustration with text: Earth Month at MIT

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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
6 Apr 2023
Are you a teacher looking for advice and help teaching climate change at the K-12 level? A climate advocate interested in our children's education? Our free webinar on Climate and the Classroom is one week away! Register now: eventbrite.com/e/climate-and…
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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
5 Apr 2023
Want guidance on turning your #ClimateAnxiety, grief and distress into joy, optimism and renewed effort? ESI and @SustainableMIT have organized an April 24 session on Exploring Climate Change & Emotions, open to the wide @MIT community. ow.ly/Lthj50Nz43Y
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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
3 Apr 2023
As we work on urgent problems like #climatechange and #environmentaljustice, it's natural to feel anxiety, grief and distress. On April 24, join ESI, @SustainableMIT and the Office of Student Wellbeing for a session of practice toward joy and optimism. ow.ly/Yl9950Nz3tC
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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT GradLink@MITGradStudents
23 Mar 2023
Is everything you've been putting into the recycling bin REALLY recyclable? ♻️ On the Grad Blog, read about how to recycle the right way on campus (and everywhere else!) Read: oge.mit.edu/mits-sustainable… @SustainableMIT
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ICYMI: @WHOSTP and @UW convened a forum on leveraging the capabilities of colleges and universities to catalyze climate solutions in communities across the country. You can learn more here⤵️whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upd…
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MIT Office of Sustainability retweeted
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative@mit_esi
14 Mar 2023
Expert workshops on topics from microplastics to mining and the environment to AI and climate change? Yes, your gift to ESI enables that! And it's not too late to support us in the #MIT24 Hour Challenge: mit24hourchallenge.mightycau…
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Happening now: Hear from MIT Director of Sustainability Julie Newman along with other campus sustainability leaders
White House Office of Science & Technology Policy@WHOSTP
7 Mar 2023
Colleges and universities can accelerate climate solutions in their communities. @WHOSTP is hosting a Campus and Community-Scale Climate Change Solutions Forum co-hosted with @UW TOMORROW at 1:00 PM EST: pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/reg…
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MIT Energy Initiative@mitenergy
7 Mar 2023
Our director of education shares new MITEI initiatives that aim to prepare students to take an active role in solving the climate crisis. mitsha.re/yblk50Nb9T7

3 Questions: Antje Danielson on energy education and its role in climate action

MIT Energy Initiative Director of Education Antje Danielson discusses new initiatives in MITEI’s education program and how they are preparing students to take an active role in climate action.

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