E3 Club sows seeds for schools

The Daily Bruin featured an article about the student group's initiative that educates kids about nutrition and sustainable food production through garden projects.
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"Beyond Green Jobs: Building Lasting Opportunities in Energy Efficiency."

The California Construction Academy - UCLA Labor Center (CCA) is proud to announce the release of their new book .

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Lights go out on the Hill for energy competition

It’s dorm against dorm on the Hill this month as UCLA students compete to see which residence hall can cut its electricity use the most.

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“It’s a Dam Shame: A Community Defends its Home” featuring: Ikal Angelei
Monday, April 30, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Public Affairs Building, Room 3333

Greening Business for the Green Consumer: Social Media, Advertising, and Hollywood
Thursday, May 10, 2012
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
200 DeNeve Drive, Covel Commons, West Coast Room, UCLA

Last Call At The Oasis
Friday, May 04, 2012

Various theater venues in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington DC.

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Creating a Bikeable UCLA
Creating A Bikeable UCLA: A Vision for A Healthy & Vibrant Future, was a discussion held at UCLA on February 29th that focused on biking infrastructure at UCLA, public health concerns, the impact on the environment and urban planning design.

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Quick Facts

  • UCLA Health System has eliminated all mercury-based instruments, which helps prevent mercury from getting into waterways, contaminating the food chain, and posing a threat to human health.
  • Starting in 2009 all new construction and major renovations will be certified LEED Silver or higher.
  • UCLA's staff and faculty drive-alone rate has reduced from 69% in 1990 to 53% in 2009 (compared to 74% in Los Angeles, overall)
  • 4 high-rise residential buildings on campus have solar water heating
  • Vacuum cleaners must be certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute "Green Label" Testing Program.

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Upcoming Events

Sustainable Food Systems

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
La Kretz Hall 110

Integrated Water Resources Management in Los Angeles County

Thursday, May 17, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
La Kretz Hall, Suite 300, Large conference room

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Seminar

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4275 Boelter Hall

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Seminar

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4275 Boelter Hall

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