This past Earth Week, UC Berkeley held its first zero waste carnival for an afternoon of sun, fair games, and zero waste lessons. Hosted by the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) and located on...
Any one of my friends can tell you that Earth Day is one of my all-time favorite days of the year. Why? Is it because everyone is on the same environmental frequency as me for...
As kids, most of us grew up knowing what a Happy Meal was, and more importantly grew up knowing how to annoy our parents enough to make them buy one. It not only had...
If you are interested in finding out about sustainability news from around the world, seeing how the UCs are keeping up with their zero waste and carbon neutrality goals, or learning about climate action...
On October 21, 2017, UC Berkeley participated in the 2017 Pac-12 Zero Waste Bowl & GameDay Challenge, where universities from the Pac-12 Conference compete to divert the most waste from landfills during a selected...
Seven years ago, Janet Napolitano announced the Carbon Neutrality Initiative, which commits the UC schools to emitting net zero greenhouse gases from its buildings and vehicle fleet by 2025. What better way to raise awareness for...
June 2, 2017 Dear Students of UC Berkeley: During times like this, I know it may be difficult to have hope. I know it may seem like you are under attack when outside forces,...
Derived from Buddhist teachings, the term “Wabi” represents beauty in imperfection while “Sabi” denotes the impermanence of beauty, a registration of time. Together they form the backbone of a culture that appreciates austerity and the...
By: Maggie Li Fair Trade! Organic! GMO-Free! Maybe you have seen these words slapped over bags of coffee beans at the supermarket and farmer’s market, sipped at gleaming coffee shops. Even our local Cal...
Dear Campus Environmental Community, You’ve disappointed us. Students of color on this campus do not feel welcome in the environmental community, and we never have. We are The Students of Color Environmental Collective, a group...
