Energy-Saving Computer Shutdown Schedule
In an effort to conserve energy at Chapman University, IS&T and the Office of Sustainability are implementing computer shutdown schedules in target areas across campus. The new schedule will go live Thursday, July 21st. During the summer session, computers in the Leatherby Libraries computer labs, Keck Center computer labs 153 and 156, Beckman 104, Hashinger
Sustainable Panther Summer Checklist
We’ve crafted a list of sustainable practices and products by which to make informed decisions and set the standard for a sustainable summer season. Practices: Carbon Offset Travel Carbon-offsetting transportation is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint this summer. Many airlines partner with carbon offset programs to minimize emissions themselves or give passengers
Ditch the Dumpster during Move-Out!
At the end of every school year, students in dorms leave behind a significant number of personal belongings and discarded items in residence halls, and we encourage all students to make a difference by donating items they no longer need or don’t want to take home before moving out. We will be accepting the following
2022 Earth Week Events!
The Office of Sustainability invites you to celebrate Earth Week with us! Read on for a schedule of events. Monday, April 18: Weigh the Waste Randall Dining Commons, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM The Office of Sustainability will conduct a food waste audit in the dining hall through lunch on Monday to raise awareness about
Slow Living + Intentionality
One of many meaningful commitments to sustainability is making the active decision to slow down in the everyday hustle by buying time through intentional planning, and making conscious, well-thought-out decisions. In the 1980s, Italian editor and political activist Carlo Petrini founded the International Slow Food Movement to promote traditional cooking with locally-sourced food within his
Inspiration for (Imperfect) Plant-Based Eating
Throughout the pandemic, many people have been spending more time at home and have gotten the opportunity to reconnect with their kitchens. In light of many making New Year’s resolutions to commit to Veganuary (eating vegan for the month of January), we’d like to highlight a few of the benefits of eating plant-based, as it
The Benefits of Plants on Wellness
Yesterday, November 11, the Office of Sustainability teamed up with the Chapman Wellness Project to highlight environmental wellness during their wellness week events. We offered various indoor plants and succulents in the piazza to encourage students to foster their connection with the environment and attend to their own physical and mental wellbeing. For this reason, we
Earth Day Events at the Office of Sustainability
As the 51st anniversary of Earth Day approaches, we are excited to promote a month-long series of various sustainable virtual events hosted by departments across campus to educate the community and celebrate environmentalism! All events listed below are also available to view and register on Chapman’s Events Calendar. For more details as we get closer
District 15 Film
Join the Office of Sustainability for a screening of and panel afterwards of the short documentary District 15 on December 2, from 12-1:30PM. The documentary features the work of non-profit organization Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) which focuses on environmental justice and building healthier and sustainable environments in predominantly low income communities of color. District
Green Thanksgiving Tips + Composting
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the beginning of the holiday season is here, and for many, that means food is on our minds, so we’ve got some tips for you and your loved ones about sustainable food options and proper composting. And while many of us are fortunate enough to have access to fresh