October Newsletter 2012

UCSC Sustainability Office

Simply Committed

Simply Committed

Simple behaviors can have a big, positive impact on our environment. We're kicking off our year long Simply Committed campaign in October with a 30 day eco lifestyle challenge with Project Green Challenge.Join us »

MOVE-IN 2012

Move-in

Welcome new students! Did you see the cardboard corrals and zero waste stations at move-in? Have you heard about the Stevenson College project to eliminate paper towel use in the dorms? Less Waste »

SUSTAINABILITY PROFILE

Melissa Ott photo

This feature profiles a student, faculty member, staff member, UCSC alum, or community member who has inspired us as a sustainability leader. This month we're profiling Melissa Ott, Education and Outreach Coordinator and CUIP Intern in the Sustainability Office. Meet Melissa »

TURN IDEAS INTO REALITY

IDEASS

Do you have your own idea for a sustainable design project with potential to make a real community impact, but you aren’t sure how to make it a reality? 
Apply to IDEASS »

NEWS & ACHIEVEMENTS

The latest impacts, efforts, and ideas from all over campus. 

What's going on »

UPCOMING EVENTS

10/2: FoCAN
10/3: SEC
10/7: Santa Cruz Open Streets 

See all upcoming events »

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity is knocking all over campus. Get involved! 

Intern, work, volunteer»

Clubs, gardens & hikes » 

Contests & funding » 

Classes & community »

Further reading »

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

What are other campuses doing? 

Harvard's box fort »


GREENING YOUR LIFESTYLE

Tip #6: Reusable Mugs -
if you're a caffeine addict who visits Perk Bars a little too often. . .

More tips »

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