March | Eco-Fashion Show re-cap, Chris Young & SCU's 20% drop in waste production, and more!

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Trouble viewing this email? Read it online » Sustainability Update, March 2012     Second Annual Eco-Fashion & Art Show The 2nd Annual Eco-Fashion and Art Show took place in early February to showcase student designers' talents in creating eco-fashion on the runway as well as artwork in a recycled-art gallery. Watch a video of the event. The event raised awareness of garment workers around the world and encouraged people to think about alternative uses and reuses of fashion. Read more >> Chris Young, Assistant Director - Building & Grounds, Facilities SCU disposes 5,385 lbs. of waste, 1,243 lbs. of recycling, and 500 lbs. of compostable materials each day. Our waste disposal operation is a complex process, overseen by Chris Young and the recycling and waste crew. Learn how Chris got involved, what he thinks about SCU's waste and recycling systems, and several initiatives that led to a 20 percent reduction in landfill waste. Read more >>       NEWS & EVENTS Innovate Impact Conference: 3/10 World Wildlife Fund: Earth Hour SCU Community Service Day Spring Rebuilding Day Read more >> DID YOU KNOW? Paper towels are compostable! Read more >> WHAT CAN I DO? Tips to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respect, related to waste. REDUCE: Make coffee at home REUSE: Mardi Gras beads RECYCLE: Rinse containers, then recycle them RESPECT: Volunteer  Read more >> SUBSCRIBE The Office of Sustainability will continue to e-mail Sustainability Updates to SCU students, faculty, and staff through non-Essential SCU Global E-Mail Distribution Lists. Others are welcome to subscribe to our listserv using the link above. ARCHIVES Read past Sustainability Updates. Articles are sorted by tags for quick browsing. SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS Have a suggestion for a program or person we should showcase? Want an upcoming event included next month? Please contact the Office of Sustainability with your idea.     Have you visited lately? Stop by and see what's going on at www.scu.edu/sustainability CONTACT US Office of Sustainability Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 Tel 408-554-2369 sustain...@scu.edu   social media   Join us on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter   Watch us on YouTube   See Also...   Office of Sustainability   Events Calendar   View our photos   Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy © Santa Clara University Office of Sustainability