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
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
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 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
Ryan O’Hara ’19 is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Environmental Studies. Learn more about his role as Mission Environment’s club President and his past experience at Sugarloaf State Park. What is your current position/ leadership role you hold? My current position is President of Mission Environment—Chapman’s environmental awareness and appreciation
Welcome Back Panthers! We hope you all enjoyed your break or Interterm and are now ready to take on the Spring semester! There’s no better time to commit to a more sustainable and waste-free lifestyle than at the beginning of a fresh new year. Consider implementing these 5 simple and sustainable goals in your daily
Nikki Morgan ’16, who majored in Environmental Science and Policy, shares about her current position at Backyard Bees and the importance of eating consciously and locally. Can you discuss your current position/what you have done in your career since graduation? I am currently the head beekeeper for Backyard Bees. Not only do I manage around
The Department of Sustainability will be hosting a bevy of activities throughout the week that promote sustainability, awareness, and Earth appreciation. The list of scheduled activities is as follows: Monday April 18th- Science Forum: Climate, Air Pollution and Food Security AF 119 A at noon Panel Discussion: Global vs Glocal; Earth’s Spheres and the changing