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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

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.

Researchers Develop Biobased Film that Could Replace Traditional Plastic Packaging

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<p>A biologically based film made from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste </p>

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678529
Nov 04, 2025

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a biologically based film made from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste that can block moisture and oxygen as effectively as conventional plastics

Peatlands’ ‘Huge Reservoir’ of Carbon at Risk of Release

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Yurt-like test chambers in a natural boreal spruce bog in northern Minnesota (provided).
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678444
Oct 23, 2025

Researchers analyzed data from 10, yurt-like test chambers in a natural boreal spruce bog in northern Minnesota.

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