Get ready to embrace the excitement of Spooky Day with a twist of sustainability! SHDS Sustainability is absolutely thrilled to invite everyone to join in on the fun while making sustainable choices that benefit our planet.

Calling All Pumpkin and Candy Lovers!

• Why not snag your pumpkins straight from local farms? It’s a win-win—supporting our local producers while slashing transportation emissions!
• When the spooky season wraps up, don’t forget to compost pumpkin leftovers or check this resource for zero-waste ideas! It’s all about keeping it green.
• Dive into the sweet world of labels, where every bite can be a treat for your taste buds and a win for workers! When you spot the Fair Trade symbol, you can rest assured that every ingredient is sourced from workers who are treated fairly. Also, look for the Rainforest Alliance symbol, a badge of honor for snacks that care about our environment. Talk about a candy crush that's good for the planet!

Get Crafty and Spook-tacular! 

• Create DIY decorations with vibrant leaves and local pumpkins or unleash your inner artist by recycling those old papers into fabulous decor! Check these out to get started.
• Whip up some DIY decorations from old fabrics lying around and opt-out of buying plastic decorations.
• When it comes to costumes, why not raid your closet or borrow threads from a friend?
• If you're feeling a bit stuck, swing by the Aggie Reuse store to scoop up some thrifted treasures
• Check out this website to get more inspiration!

Make Zero Waste the Life of the Party! 

• Be a waste-watching warrior! If going out to party, don't hesitate to ask the party host for all waste streams to reduce waste. Can you get away with just Recycle and Compost?
• Say R.I.P to single-use items and hello to a vibrant array of reusable utensils and washable plates and cups that not only look fantastic but also avoid waste.
• When reusables aren’t an option, opt for compostable alternatives that can easily be tossed into the compost bin.
• Keep the fun flowing with engaging games and activities that are entertaining, sustainable and zero waste.

Join Us at the Dining Commons this Week for Tabling

Check out our tabling at Cuarto DC and come learn ways to make your Halloween more sustainable.

• Thursday @ Cuarto DC from 6:00-8:00 pm

Love Gardening? 

Join one of our Resident Gardens during garden hours! Garden Hours are open to all Student Housing Residents living in Cuarto, Segundo, & Tercero. Drop in for as much or as little time as you like to learn new skills—or put existing skills to use—and meet new people.

No experience necessary! All instructions and tools are provided.

Come to Garden Hours in the Fall Quarter during the following schedule:

Resident Garden @ Segundo – located between Bixby Hall and the Segundo Dining Commons

• Tuesdays: 1:00-3:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 2:00-4:00 pm
• Thursdays: 1:00-3:00 pm

Resident Garden @ Tercero – located near the main entrance to Latitude

• Tuesdays: 9:00-12:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 1:30-2:30 pm
• Fridays: 2:00-4:00 pm

Adopt-A-Plot

Residents can also adopt a plot in the Segundo or Tercero garden for one quarter or longer to steward their own garden space. Adopt-a-plotters will have access to garden materials and mentorship.

If you are interested in adopting a plot, please fill out the Adopt-A-Plot application or visit us during open volunteer hours and speak to one of our Resident Garden Coordinators. 
Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/sustainability/resident-garden for more information about the resident gardens

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