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Sustainability Rooted in Innovation

Georgia Tech leads by example by addressing global challenges through sustainability.

As a top research university, we develop innovative solutions that advance the human condition throughout the communities we serve by integrating sustainability into degree programs, extracurricular opportunities, research, and campus life. 

Georgia Tech is building a future where progress and sustainability go hand in hand, and the Institute invites you to learn more.

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Education

Sustainability is central to Georgia Tech’s academic experience, with students across all disciplines engaging through courses, projects, internships, and campus initiatives. Through innovative programs and experimental learning, Georgia Tech equips graduates to lead sustainable development in their communities and careers.

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Research

Georgia Tech leads globally in sustainability research, developing cross-disciplinary solutions to urgent challenges in energy, water, climate, and manufacturing. Through collaboration with industry, government, and communities, we drive innovation to improve lives worldwide.

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Campus Sustainability

Georgia Tech leads by example through Institute-wide collaboration and integrating sustainable practices into strategic planning, operations, and student life — fostering a vibrant, healthy community for the future.

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Latest News

Georgia Tech Earns Spot in Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges

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<p>Logo of The Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools 2026</p>

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678811
Dec 05, 2025

Building on the recognition from last year, Georgia Tech again makes the cut.

Connecting Communities: Georgia Tech’s Community-Engaged Research Council Drives Engagement and Impact

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<p>Grant readiness training participants and facilitators, pictured at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance's Outdoor Activity Center. Photo includes: Kristin Janacek (BBISS), Thomas Fuentes (Cascade Springs Nature Preserve), Awaz Jabari (Refugee Women's Network), Anurupa Roy (Center for Sustainable Communities), Freddie Stevens III (Re'Gen Community Advisory), Chuck Barlow Sr. (Henderson School Alumni Association and Trust), Katie Kissel (Unearthing Farm and Market), Anna Tinoco Santiago (SCoRE), Tia Davis (ArtsXChange), Cassandra Knight (Henderson School Alumni Association and Trust), Desiree Jones (Georgia Advancing Communities Together), Alexandra Dalmau Rodriguez (SCoRE), Pabitra Poudyel (Refugee Women's Network), Katie O'Connell (Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning), Ruthie Yow (SCoRE), and Meena Khodayar (Refugee Women's Network) </p>

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678771
Dec 04, 2025

Georgia Tech has considerable expertise in community engagement. The CER council connects all the initiatives around campus adding impact and reach to everyone's efforts.

New Composter to Enhance Campus Waste Reduction

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<p>Pictured left to right: Members of the Office of Sustainability Abby Bower, Jennifer Chirico, and Steve Place welcome the new large-scale compost vessel to campus.</p>

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678573
Nov 07, 2025

A grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division enabled the acquisition of the large-scale compost vessel.

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