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Why Those Uneaten Fries and Side of Potatoes Are Bloating U.S. Food Waste
In a new paper by Green of Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute, graduate students, the Portion Balance Coalition, the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative ), …
March 5, 2026
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Georgetown applies to launch two MSB programs in Greece
Georgetown University is collaborating with the Athens-based Public Power Corporation (PPC) Group to launch programs in Greece, a spokesperson confirmed to the Voice on Tuesday.…
March 3, 2026
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Is Plate Waste Eating Profit Margins? Research Insights into Reducing Restaurant Food Waste
At a time when rising food costs, shifting consumer appetites, and mounting sustainability pressures are converging on the restaurant industry, research reveals that one of the…
March 2, 2026
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Event Recap: DCEFF 2026 Preview Event
The DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) returns March 19–28, 2026—and for the first time, the Earth Commons hosted the official Preview Event in partnership with DCEFF at…
February 20, 2026
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The Intern Dispatches: A Sanctuary for Wildlife and Reflection in Greece
Carina Caviezel (C’28) is part of the inaugural class of the BS in Environment & Sustainability , a degree offered by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of Arts …
December 13, 2025
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High Seas at Risk: Study Finds Global Fisheries Governance Lagging Behind What’s Possible
A new paper published in Environmental Research Letters led by Dr. Gabrielle Carmine, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgetown University’s Earth Commons Institute, offers an…
December 4, 2025
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How Amira Zhanat is Exploring Environmental Policy Through Research and Fellowship
Zanat's interdisciplinary vision led her to Washington, DC, where she is completing a highly competitive Environmental Science and Policy Fellowship through Georgetown’s Earth…
November 23, 2025
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The Event Planner Who Has Sustainability Tips For Your Next Holiday Party
Priscila Báez grew up often attending family events planned with intention. Now, she brings that same level of detail in bringing events at the Earth Commons to.…
November 13, 2025
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Experience the Difference: Georgetown’s First BS-ES Discovery Day
Zoe Gutherman (BS-ES’27) is part of the inaugural class of the BS in Environment & Sustainability , a degree offered by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of…
November 4, 2025
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Event Recap: Annual Hoya Harvest Festival
On October 17, the Regent’s Hall patio came alive with pumpkins, music, and community for Georgetown’s annual Hoya Harvest Festival, hosted by the Earth Commons in…
October 28, 2025