sustainability

Maintaining Net Neutrality: Just the First Step 

Maintaining Net Neutrality: Just the First Step 

Image generated on OpenArt.ai With the greater purpose of sustainability and addressing the causes of climate change, achieving net zero carbon emissions is a benchmark that organizations, companies, and countries around the world have pledged to achieve. Many have given themselves a goal of hitting carbon net neutrality by 2050, while others shoot for 2040 or even sooner. On Earth day in 2019, Vanderbilt University aligned its sustainability aspirations with those of other world-class higher education institutions by aiming to attain net zero carbon impact by 2050. By 2021, the university delivered on their sustainability pledge 29 years ahead of…
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Expanding the Vanderbilt Thrift Store: Future Growth through Digital Platforms and Community Partnerships

Expanding the Vanderbilt Thrift Store: Future Growth through Digital Platforms and Community Partnerships

Photo taken by Yixin Qian The Vanderbilt Thrift Store, a Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) initiative, was launched in November 2021 to offer free clothing to the Vanderbilt community. The store operates on a donation-based model, aiming to promote sustainability and inclusivity on campus. The store, located in Sarratt Student Center, is open to all students, faculty, and staff, providing clothing for all seasons at no cost. The store has two main objectives, which are promoting sustainability by encouraging the reuse of clothing and fostering equity by ensuring that no one has to face financial stress when acquiring clothing items. The…
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