June | Sustainable Living & Move Out Waste Diversion Tips

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SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE, JUNE 2011

Living Green in the Neighborhood

In a partnership with Associated Student Government, the Office of Sustainability developed Living Green in the Neighborhood, a program that helps students in off-campus houses and apartments live more sustainably, celebrates the actions they are taking independently, encourages them to implement more sustainable practices, and rewards them with a prize. The objective: participants carry the ideas of sustainable living with them after leaving Santa Clara and implement them in their future homes.

Hazella Bowmani, Technology Training Specialist in the University Library

Hazella Bowmani, a Technology Training Specialist in the University Library, is a champion for sustainability on-campus and off. She has her hand in several on-campus organizations related to sustainability, organizes educational events, and still finds time to ride her bike to and from work every single day.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
NEWS B-LEJIT welcomed by SCCAP Not too long ago, the mention of "B-LEJIT" would most likely be met with puzzled looks and a garbled attempt at pronouncing the acronym (pronounced "Be Legit"). Now, not only have the Bronco Leaders of Environmental Justice Investigating Truth increased their visibility on campus through their participation in campus projects such as the Tunnel of Oppression, but starting in the fall, the club will merge with one of the most popular organizations on campus, the Santa Clara Community Action Program (SCCAP). More news this month: -ESI faculty joins National Academy of Science -New housing opens this fall -Forge Garden Summer Position	Events Move Out Waste Diversion Final exams, end-of-term research papers, and group projects are stressful enough! The Office of Sustainability is trying to make your move-out a little easier. Watch this short video and look for post-its on residence hall doors with tips and instructions for waste diversion. Outside each residence, designated areas will be set up for recycling, old carpets, e-waste, food, linens, and clothes donations. Also happening this month: -Author of The Kite Runner, SCU alumnus to speak at graduation -The Sharing Revolution -10th Annual CA Higher Ed Sustainability Conference	What Can I Do? Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect while packing up and moving out. Reduce: don't accumulate stuff during the year Reuse: carpets, lamps, bedding Recycle: lots of recycling available, see tips specific to each residence hall Respect: donate to Goodwill in each residence hall lobby DID YOU KNOW? B-LEJIT hosted a Toxics Tour that educated participants about Santa Clara County's toxic sites.

ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
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.