Bright Green News from the Office of Sustainability
Kira STOLL
September 2020 |
Welcome to the 2020-2021 Year!
Staying Sustainable during the COVID-19 Pandemic UC Berkeley’s fall semester has started with remote learning and limited campus activity. The overall principle guiding the campus continues to be: to protect the health of our community. We invite you to join us in these sustainable practices. Please check back for updates and opportunities for lasting positive change. More >> |
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UC Moves to Scrap Single-Use Plastics “University of California campuses are phasing out single-use plastics as part of a bold commitment to achieve zero waste, furthering its long-established, innovative sustainability efforts and goals.” UC Berkeley has taken this commitment further, with a policy calling to eliminate all single use plastics by 2030. | Stay safe from wildfire smoke Smoke from wildfires in Northern California may contribute to poor air quality in the Bay Area during the fire season. These tips and resources from University Health Services help you be prepared. |
Get Involved
Introducing OS Office Hours & CACS Communication form We’re excited to announce OS virtual office hours! Get feedback on your sustainability project, learn more about green initiatives on campus, or just talk sustainability with our Chief Sustainability & Carbon Solutions Officer. Sign up for office hours here >> Want to get in touch with the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability (CACS)? Fill out the CACS Student Communication form here >>> | Zero Waste Coalition Interested in Zero Waste on campus? The Zero Waste Coalition aims to bring together waste-related organizations at UC Berkeley to improve communication, collaborate on initiatives, & foster a zero waste community. Check out the ZWC & its member organizations to get involved. | |
Get plugged into student resources & the online Eco-Community! Interested in the Environmental Community at Cal? Visit SERC’s New Student Resources page, where you can check out 40+ student organizations, learn more about the OS & HADSA, & more! Also, make sure the follow the #CalEcoTrio accounts on Instagram: OS (@calsustainability), SERC (@sercberkeley), & HADSA (@hadsa.berk). | TGIF Mini-Grant Schedule TGIF's Fall Mini-Grant applications are NOW open! TGIF will fund student research, internships, and especially welcome creative and flexible virtual projects! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to apply, and could receive up to $5,000 towards their project. Applications are due October 16th, at 5:00 PM PST. |
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2020 Global University Climate Forum We are pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2020 Global University Climate Forum. UC Berkeley is one of 11 universities that are part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) sponsoring this initiative. Multidisciplinary teams of students at all levels from all parts of the world are invited to submit their ideas for climate action projects. Applications are due by midnight EST on September 30th, 2020. | October Earth Justice Month Earth Justice Month is a collaborative series by the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) and UC Berkeley’s environmental campus departments and organizations, encompassing Zero Waste and Climate Justice. We aim to recognize sustainable efforts on-campus and beyond while further advocating for inclusive, equitable paths towards a racially, environmentally, and socially just future. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, events have been designed to be hosted online.
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