The Fast Fashion Epidemic
by Elaina Simonsen An ongoing issue in our society is the desire for more. We long to purchase so much that we end up overconsuming. One of the main…
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A Sustainable First Impression
By Karen Hallisey Every two weeks, approximately 25 to 45 new hires who come through the Human Resources & Payroll Operations Center (HRPOC) at Campus Human Resources hit the hills…
UCLA Central Ticket Office Cited for Sustainability Efforts by City of Los Angeles
By Karen Hallisey An enterprise on campus, the Central Ticket Office (CTO), one might assume is responsible for a massive paper trail, is, in actuality, one of the most sustainable…
Honoring Native American Heritage Month and the Earth
Native American Heritage Month, observed in November, is an occasion to honor the diverse cultures, histories, traditions, contributions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and their descendants. As a…
Sizing Up Food Waste and UCLA’s Recovery Efforts
No matter how much we eat or save for leftovers, many meals inevitably end up in the garbage disposal or trashed and in the landfill. With the season for gathering…
University of California adopts new, stronger climate action goals
Recognizing the need for an urgent, coordinated response to the climate crisis, the University of California is accelerating its transition away from fossil fuels with an update to its Sustainable…
Common Experience Invites Bruins to Take a Deep Dive into Environmental Justice
The Common Experience program – designed to create community and inspire activism at UCLA, and run by the First Year Experience office – has selected The Intersectional Environmentalist by SoCal…
Tips for a Green Move-In and Sustainable Time at College
Back-to-school season is upon us, Bruins! Less than a month, to be exact. Making sustainable choices right at the start of the fall quarter can set the tone for a…
Sorting it out with UCLA’s Zero Waste Manager
By Karen Hallisey Sustainability doesn’t have to be messy — even when you are talking trash. Inching closer to the start of the academic year, when the campus population peaks…
Summer sustainability checklist
By Karen Hallisey Stay cool without a cost to the environment by adopting eco-friendly practices this summer. There are several simple ways to incorporate sustainability into your life. Here are…