Carthage Going Green

04/16/2024

These photos from last year’s Sustainability Summit highlight the community that is brought together, as well as the amazing speakers that bring new ideas and perspectives! This year we are excited to host 10 booths and 9 speakers! You can sign up at the event right here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carthage-sustainability-summit-tickets-845105572517?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/15/2024

This Saturday, April 20th, we have our Third Annual Sustainability Summit! Join us at Carthage College for a day filled with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This in-person event is your chance to learn about the latest trends in sustainability, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply passionate about sustainability, this summit is the perfect place to gain knowledge and make a difference. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the sustainability movement! You can sign up at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carthage-sustainability-summit-tickets-845105572517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Anyone registered beforehand will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for our sustainable raffle baskets! We hope to see you there!

Join us at the Carthage Sustainability Summit to learn, discuss, and collaborate on all things related to sustainable living and environment

04/03/2024

Watch the eclipse on campus on Monday, April 8.

Grab a pair of eclipse glasses and a bag of Sun Chips at the library and enjoy the solar eclipse with friends.

03/01/2024

What will inspire YOUR green project?

Category: Sustainability Entrepreneurs are bringing new ideas and technologies to preserve the planet By Vanessa Ho Shana Fatina got the idea for her startup during a trip to Komodo National Park in Indonesia, where she enjoyed beaches, coral reefs and Komodo dragons, the park’s famous lizards. Bu...

09/13/2023

Have some feedback about sustainability at Carthage? Come visit the Green Team during our office hours this semester!

Meet the Green Team and give us your feedback on sustainability projects around campus!

04/13/2023

Did you miss the Sustainability Summit? No worries! Check out our album full of pictures from the 2nd Annual Summit! Thank you to our student photographer Zoe Moreano

03/23/2023

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Kenosha community are invited to attend the second annual Carthage Sustainability Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Todd Wehr Center! This event features numerous speakers, booths, and raffle prizes to benefit the Eco-Justice Center in Racine. The overarching theme of this year’s summit is finding community, both in sustainability as well as in the natural world.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carthage-colleges-annual-sustainability-summit-tickets-576462764647

As the world more rapidly adopts sustainable ventures such as renewable energy, land conservation projects, and eco-friendly consumerism, it is becoming increasingly apparent that we will not only be subject to a sustainable society but contribute to it. This summit explores what the greener future will look like, what our roles will be inside our own community, and how we can equip ourselves now — as individuals, families, and businesses — to reap the economical and physiological benefits of a cleaner world.

A special thank you to the sponsors of this event, Classic Gardens

10/08/2022

Meet the Green Team: Carthage’s Sustainability Interns! Our team consists of students from a variety of majors and minors, bringing different viewpoints and ideas to sustainability here on campus. Join us in making Carthage more sustainable for current and future Carthaginians!

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day! Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this week. Let’s continue to do our part by incorporating sustainable practices and habits into our daily lives to protect our planet. ♥️🌎

04/19/2022

Still a few more hours to swing by and look at records in the Library! For our next Earth Week event, we’re hosting a drop-off for the Reuse House tomorrow with KAO. Bring some items to donate! Check the posters around campus for a QR code of acceptable items.