Curbing Carbon Emissions in Dining: A Conversation with ZeroFoodprint with Peter Freed, Chef Anthony Myint and Chris Ying Did you know? Kernza, a new grain variety from the Land Institute, is derived from an ancient form of intermediate wheatgrass that is actually a distant relative of wheat. Kernza is a perennial, meaning it can be grown year-round,...
• Explore new opportunities • Learn from past projects • Engage with other movers and shakers Agenda 8:30 Registration & Breakfast 9:00 Welcome J.R. DeShazo, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation 9:10 Morning Keynote Patt Morrison, journalist, author, and radio-television personality 9:30 Plenary Panel: Visions and Opportunities for a River Greenway for All...
Sustainability Action Research (SAR) is an entirely student-run program that gets students out of the classroom to tackle sustainability issues by doing research projects around campus with the help of UCLA faculty stakeholders. Join us to discover more about this year's innovative projects – including a stormwater capture system, green purchasing, native habitat restoration..and much more....
Net Zero 2016_Flyer Verdical Group is hosting our 3rd Annual conference on net zero buildings, Net Zero 2016: Energy + Water + Waste. This is the premier net zero event in Southern California, and will be hosted at the Southern California Gas Energy Resource Center in Downey, CA. Free with registration, breakfast included.
A community celebration of art, music, and a healthy environment on the eastside of Los Angeles. This is a free event for families and residents to learn about, and participate in, clean energy demonstrations and pilot projects. It will feature live mural and screen-printing demonstrations by local artists and youth; 100% solar-powered music stage; food...
THE WOMEN IN GREEN FORUM HAS EMERGED AS THE PREMIER CONFERENCE SERIES HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN'S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY. From the White House to Fortune 500 company leaders, our annual program features the environmental industry's brightest and most innovative speakers. The mission of the Women In Green Forum is to create a venue for sustainability...
Join us in the Fall of 2016 for the 2nd California Adaptation Forum. Connect with a diverse audience of hundreds of local, regional, and state leaders who are committed to addressing California’s adaptation needs. The 2016 California Adaptation Forum will feature: A series of plenaries with high-level government, business and community leaders A variety of...
Course Description:Understanding the WELL Building Standard workshop provides a deep dive into the WELL Standard. The ideology and structure of the program are covered in depth as well as the certification process. The heart of the workshop is an in-depth review of the intents and requirements of each Concept category and Feature including an understanding...
Semiat Event Flyer Please RSVP. Co-sponsored by the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, the Water Technology Research Center and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. ABOUT THE TALK The challenges in water management are among the most important problems facing the world today. The shortage of clean water is at the heart of...
From the Festival: Everything you need to live a healthier, more sustainable life is at the 6th annual LA Green Festival Expo. America's largest and longest-running green living event takes place at the LA Convention Center from September 16-18. Green Festival is ready to celebrate LA as one of the friendliest vegan cities in the...