5 Ways Bruin Grads Can Celebrate Commencement Sustainably
Pollution and litter may be the last thing crossing the minds of the Class of 2024 as they complete their final assignments and tests, ascend a stage to accept their…
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UCLA Sustainability Plan shows green forward progress by the campus
Earth Day is here, and our blue and gold university has gotten a shade greener. From sustainable food choices to energy-efficient buildings and native plant landscaping, UCLA has completed several…
Better Snacking Through Sustainability
By Karen Hallisey What’s a hungry, hungry Bruin to do when the munchies hit? Vending machines, the food aisles of stores, and even your roomie’s stash may be where you…
The buzz on campus this spring? UCLA’s native bees!
By Karen Hallisey What better way to celebrate March’s vernal equinox, marking the official beginning of spring, than to spotlight a superstar of the season – some buzzworthy Bruins known…
Decarbonization study at UCLA will lay the pathway for a cleaner energy future for the campus
The yearlong effort will support the development of a long-term plan for cutting carbon emissions. By Karen Hallisey Imagine a better-powered UCLA that phases out fossil fuels in favor of…
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…
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…