Hunger Banquet Success An event which highlighted food insecurity and its relationship to climate change
On Thursday, October 10th, the Office of Sustainability joined Civic Engagement and Second Harvest Food Bank for Chapman’s annual Hunger Banquet in the Fish Interfaith Center. Students participated in an interactive meal simulation wherein they randomly chose a card designating their social class for the night, which determined where they would sit and what meal
Pledge to Meatless Mondays! Do your part for the environment by eating less meat
On Monday, September 9th, the Office of Sustainability and Civic Engagement teamed up to table in the Piazza for Meatless Monday! Students were able to sign a digital pledge to commit to not eating meat on Mondays, and in exchange were offered reusable metal straws. Along with this environmentally-conscious pledge, students could grab vegetarian and
10 Tips to Green Your Dorm Reduce your environmental impact with these dorm tips
Excited for move-in day? As you start prepping for your move, here are some tips on how to make your living space greener. Minimalism: Bring what you can from home and only purchase items you absolutely need. Communicate and coordinate with your roommates on what can be shared to prevent overbuying. Shop second hand: Orange
Confident in Your Recycling Abilities? Common recycling mistakes and tips on how to reduce contamination
Last April, in celebration of Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability gave away over 400 of our widely popular bamboo reusable utensil sets! Before members of the Chapman community were able to get their hands on these sustainable gifts, students, faculty and staff tested their recycling knowledge on a variety of items that we previously
Thank You for a Great Green Year! Green Panther Newsletter for May 31, 2019
Enjoy Your Summer! Thank you for a wonderfully green semester Panthers! This academic year we hosted our very first Sustainability Month and green food fairs, which we hope to grow and continue for years to come. We had so much fun giving out reusable items like metal straws, bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo utensils and more! We
Join Us in Celebrating Earth Day 2019! Green Panther Newsletter for April 18, 2019
Earth Day 2019 – Protecting Our Species This year’s Earth Day theme is focused on protecting our species from the rapid extinction we have been witnessing in our world today. The unprecedented global destruction and rapid reduction of plant and wildlife populations are directly linked to causes driven by human activity: climate change, deforestation, habitat
The SMC Department Gets Conscious with Their Coffee Through the innovative recycling company, TerraCycle, the SMC team now averts their coffee pod waste from entering landfills.
Due to both the convenience and the wide variety that is offered, coffee pods have become commonplace in office spaces. However, the environmental impact of these little pods is often overlooked. Since recycling coffee pods can be challenging (not all municipalities accept #5 plastic), almost all pods end up in landfills. In 2014, there were
Meet wellness blogger and Patagonia employee Leah Thomas ‘17, and get ready for Earth Day 2019! Green Panther Newsletter for April 1, 2019
Join the Conversation on Issues Related to Socio-Economic Status in the Chapman Community Every other Tuesday, Chapman’s Diversity Project Advisory Group on Socio-Economic Stratification meets to discuss and advocate for issues related to socio-economic status. The group has worked on numerous projects for the Chapman community, including the creation of a food pantry on campus, reducing
Green Panther Spotlight: Leah Thomas Learn more about wellness blogger and Patagonia employee, Leah Thomas '17.
Our next Green Panther Spotlight is on Leah Thomas ’17, who majored in Environmental Science and Policy with a cluster in Comparative World Religions. Leah advocates for greener living and sustainability on her wellness blog and Instagram, Green Girl Leah. She is also currently on the Communications team at Patagonia. Can you discuss your current
Green Week, Volunteer Opportunity and Green Panther Spotlight Green Panther Newsletter for March 7, 2019
Green Week is Approaching! The Sustainability Department and Net Zero Chapman collaborated to organize Green Week, which will be taking place next week! Green Week is a series of events centered on promoting sustainability within the Chapman community. In collaboration with various clubs on campus, Green Week will have educational, cultural, social, recreational and community-based