Sustainability

Moove-out is right around the corner! Get ready now and make this process a breeze.

SHDS Sustainability will be hosting the Aggies Give & Go donation drive, where we will be collecting gently used clothing items and non-perishables starting Friday, June 5. We will also coordinate a mattress topper collection to reduce landfill waste.

Look for donation stations in your Res Hall Lobby (Regan Main for Regan residents) beginning Friday, June 5. Start sorting through your stuff now to reduce the amount of work.

Moove-out is 4 weeks away! Start preparing now so it does not become too overwhelming during finals week. SHDS Sustainability will be hosting an Aggies Give & Go donation drive, where we will be collecting gently used clothing items and non-perishables. We will also be coordinating a mattress topper collection with the goal of reducing landfill waste.

This week, SHDS Sustainability will be hosting the Spring Quarter Waste Studies, where we will be measuring how much post-consumer food waste is produced in the DCs. If you see us, we encourage you all to stop by and share feedback regarding your meals.

This April, celebrate Earth Day and make a positive impact in your community! During this challenge, you can complete actions that will teach you sustainable habits and get points that will earn you prizes and sustainability swag.

How does the challenge work?

Thanks to all the residents who came to volunteer during the winter quarter! Even when the weather was sometimes not in our favor, we managed to keep the garden strong. With Spring right around the corner, this is the perfect time to start your gardening journey!

Residents can adopt a plot in the Segundo or Tercero garden to steward their own garden space. Adopt-a-plotters will have access to garden materials and mentorship. All free of cost! Apply now before they run out!!

SHDS Sustainability hosted the winter quarter waste studies during week 5. After analyzing our data, we found the following:

Learn about waste and get points in the challenge.

Waste -of all kinds- is one of the main contributors to GHG emissions. All waste going into the landfill usually takes decades, if not centuries, to break down while polluting the air and ground (National Institutes of Health, 2022). To change this, here are some useful tips to follow:

We want to welcome all our residents back to campus. We hope you all had an amazing break and got some time to enjoy the holidays. The Sustainability team has great opportunities in store for everyone this quarter.

Take a sneak peek at the activities coming up:

The holidays are practically knocking at our door, and you know what that means—time to get our festive game on! Now, as we gear up for the upcoming celebrations, let’s get our sustainable hats on and dive into some tips to make this holiday season not just joyful but also sustainable! It’s all about spreading cheer while keeping our planet happy.

When you can, look for local fruits and vegetables. Locally sourced foods produce fewer carbon emissions to get to your plate. Additionally, organic foods require fewer harmful pesticides and will not pollute the soil and water where it is grown.

Encourage the use of reusable dishware during gatherings or dinners. If this is not an option, look out for the next best eco-friendly options, like compostable utensils, and avoid single-use plastics that create more landfill waste.