Check it out atcalstate.edu.. What these MSSMP students are learning today is going to help them implement better projects tomorrow. Bidens plan for fighting climate change is spelled out on his website. They received requests from faculty in six out of eight colleges and have given presentations to their classes throughout the fall semester. Decolonize the fashion industry by addressing wealth inequality, dismantling thecurrentsystemthatprioritizesspeed, and returningto ancestral Indigenousknowledgein textile production., Over 300 solar photovoltaic panels on the building roof and central courtyard canopy, which will provide 100% of the buildings electricity needs, Purple pipe plumbing for recycled water that will save more than 1.5 million gallons of potable water annually, Water and energy submeters to optimize building technology and inform ongoing operations and maintenance needs, Operable windows to allow for natural ventilation instead of relying entirely on HVAC, Diversion of 95% of total construction and debris waste from the landfill, Reuse of existing brick foundation which will divert 95% of total C&D debris from going into landfill, Bike storage racks to support sustainable, zero emissions transportation, Offer a way for society to reconnect to the earth, release stress and gain access to clean food, Increase food security by providing access to living food free of chemical pesticides & fertilizers, Provide more nutrient dense food than from the grocery store, Mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon. One is its close proximity to the University Student Union and along Friendship Walk, one of the most heavily trafficked areas of campus, making it much more accessible and convenient for students, faculty and staff than the previous location had been. And to support and encourage continued interest in biking, they hosted a second webinar to share bike commuting pro-tips and secured funding from the Presidents Commission on Sustainability to repair three bike fix-it stations on campus.. Each April, we traditionally celebrate Earth Day with a week of events. According to an LA Times article, LA Metro ridership is roughly half what it was before the pandemic, which has left it and other transit agencies in dire need of financial relief from the federal government., CSULBs Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) department, which is responsible for providing sustainable transportation programs, is also facing COVID-19 related financial hardships. The same month the Governor made this announcement, LA Metro launched the Fareless System Initiative, a task force assigned to work on a proposal to eliminate fares for all riders on Metro buses and trains (Source: Metro). Called the InVert Self-Shading Window System, this technology applies the dynamic properties of thermostatic bimetal (tbm) to shade building interiors and thereby reduce cooling costs. At CSULB, using our campus as a living laboratory for showcasing, modeling, and testing innovative solutions is a key component of our sustainability and academic missions. 1853 0 obj
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Holli and Lilian recognized how important it was to have students create the resource guide and other content to appeal to their targetaudience. Beside their natural beauty and ability to attract pollinators, sustainable community gardens: Encouraging our CSULB community to adopt sustainable transportation modes has always been a challenge, even in the best of times.
These are significant steps toward the grander vision of eliminating fares for all riders. To ensure that riders have safe locations to lock up after their journeys, the City will also be expanding the number of hub locations. Although the center was recently forced to close due to ongoing financial pressures that were only made worse by the pandemic. Over the past year in particular, sustainability leaders at the university have been actively working to redefine what sustainability means to us here at The Beach. In addition to the exponential growth of EV ownership, increased adoption of shared mobility methods is also occurring. After the founding members of Grow Beach all graduated, Sustain U took over its management and operations, but the gardens original mission of being student-led and student-focused has remained. However, when it comes to sustainability and environmental advocacy, it is really the students of CSULB who have the longest and most impressive legacy of leadership. Everything had its purpose, and everything could bereturnedto the earth.Unfortunately,over the last75 years, thegrowing popularityofsingle-useproducts andhyper consumerismhave led tooverflowinglandfillsandlitteredoceans.It has becomeincreasinglyclear that ourthrow awayculture is unsustainable, andgovernments, universities, and individuals aretaking action toreturnourcommunitiesto practicesthat are inharmony with our environment., Every week the garbage truck rolls by andpicksupheaps ofdiscarded goods.Clothing, expired food,broken items,plasticbottles andpackagingand morearetransportedout of sightwhere they quicklybecome out of mind.
Attendees explored the project submissions via an online gallery, while learning how environmental issues and sustainable solutions can be applied across different fields., "It was inspiring to see students from different majors showcasing their projects with the same goal of creating a more sustainable future," remarked Eddie Rangel, a 3rd-year mechanical engineering major.. It was a modified version of the Green Thread Workshop, a program established at CSULB 10 years ago to educate faculty about infusing sustainability into the curriculum. Built from a reclaimed steel shipping container and wrapped in vibrant designs by South Korean digital artist, Yaloo, this curious structure has a serious purpose. It is. When President Conoley green lit the creation of a Presidential Commission on Sustainability (PCS) in 2018, it was an important signal to our community that sustainability and climate action are top university priorities. The sm[ART]boxs InVertTMshades consistof individual tbm petals laid out in a grid inside the structures sealed window cavities. And for the first time in history, climate change was one of the top issues for voters, as reflected by questions posed during the debates as well as a Pew research study in which 49% of surveyed registered voters stated that climate change was a very important issue for them in deciding who to vote for., On January 21st, 2021 Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. In truth, the work of promoting a greener, more efficient, more resilient campus has been happening for some time and involves many individuals and groups at CSULB. The Presidents Commission on Sustainability and the Office of Planning and Sustainability are delighted to present the second issue ofTurning the Tide, our biannual digital magazine highlighting sustainability efforts and achievements at CSU Long Beach. Make sure you are driving as efficiently as possible. The Presidents Commission on Sustainability (PCS) and the Office of Sustainability are ona mission to broaden this perspective and promote a culture of sustainability that is more comprehensive, inclusive, and representative of issues that affect both people and the planet. Similar to the 2017 report, the Sustainability Office prioritized data reporting protocols that were accurate, honest, and at times, austere, even when that meant scoring less points in certain credits. An oiled animals chance of survival depends on the severity of the oiling.1Oil consists of many different toxic compounds and thus the second issue caused by spills is oil toxicity.
These stark facts inspiredCSULBengineering student Jayden Mareeto launchthe Climate Action Teamtorallyotherconcerned students andadvocate for change.Thisnew student organizationhasastraightforwardmission:to promotelegislation that would imposecarbon feesonfossil fuelcompanies.We cannot wait to advocate for solutions, we need to actively back something today, says Maree. Awell-designedcarbon pricing bill could not only set us up for net-zero emissions by 2050, but help us to transition to clean energy, create more jobs, and save lives he continues.The Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL)shares this agenda and describes their proposed climate solution asthe single most powerful tool available., The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA)is the most recentpolicybeing promoted by CCL and now, CSULBs Climate Action Team.Over 80% of gross national emissions would becovered by the actand thecarbonfee would start at $15 per metric tonwith a plan to itincrease by $10-$15annually.To combat the expected increases in energy rates,the EICDA outlines that the moneygeneratedfromcompanies paying the carbonfeeswould be distributed to eligible US citizens tohelp them pay their energy bills.What isthe forecasted impact of the carbon fee policy?An energy system model from Resources for the Futureindicatedthatin eight years, EICDA could cut carbon emissions 52% below 2005 levels.If enacted promptly,this programcouldput us on a trajectory that meets theIPCCs1.5Cgoal., Though, with most new policy proposals, there are supporting and opposing arguments. The pandemic turned our world upside down and changed so much of our day to day home and work lives. The fashion industry is responsiblefor 10% of annual global carbon emissions. To learn more, visit the MSSMP program website. That the CSU system has a plastics policy? The PCS was preceded by the Sustainability Task Force, a body that was formed in 2011 after the Academic Senate pushed the universitys president at that time to sign an ambitious climate commitment and create a climate action plan. As a commuter campus, sustainable transportation is always an important topic so this year featured two events aimed at informing staff and faculty about available electric vehicle rebates and tips for choosing the right bike route to commute to and from campus. Earth Week(s) at the Beach brought special, virtual events to the screens of the campus community throughout the month of April. Bold and bright, sm[ART]box landed on campus in December 2020. Sustainability captures a multitude of topics, including the scarcity of water resources in California. More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members tuned in for the two live webinars, and the recordings have been viewed more than 830 times (as of November 2020). From March to December 2020, data was compiled on the four sustainability areas of the STARS framework. The first isfouling,also called oiling.Fouling is when oil physically harms a plant or animal. So when the opportunity emerged to collaborate and bring the sm[Art]box to campus they both jumped at the chance. The new 3000 square foot garden will be ADA compliant and feature 24 raised garden beds, a fenced perimeter, and a seating area., The west lawn of the Health & Human Services building was chosen as the new location for several reasons. This program is an amazing opportunity, and I'm so glad that I have the honor of being in the inaugural class. When the pandemic hit back in March, it put life as we know it on hold and forced our entire campus community to quickly reimagine the way we teach, learn, and connect. Now that the ball is rolling on transitioning away from paper heavy processes, these departments, as well as those in other divisions and departments across the university, are all looking for additional ways to adopt more efficient, paperless methods. Two interns spent the semester researching best practices for communicating and educating our campus community about environmental justice. CSULBs College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Liberal Arts, College of Business, and the College of Professional and International Education have joined efforts to create this advanced training program that prepares students for careers in management, entrepreneurial, and leadership positions related to sustainability. Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made, Science Advances. Biologists from UC Riverside assisted scientists from NOAA with fish sampling on the beaches with the end goal being to better understand the oil spills impact on the natural resources.The team also collected sediment and plants, all of which will be evaluated for toxicity and short and long-term impacts of the oil on coastal ecosystems., Whitcraft led much of theseeffortsand points out that although oil infrastructure is necessary to support our current way of life,the potential for spills such as thisis ever-present.According to Whitcraft, it is critical to determine the type of spill early on, as light oil can have short-term effects and be more toxic, while crude oil typically sinks, coating plants and animals and causing longer term damage., As damaging and unfortunate as this incident was, the one silver lining of the spill is that CSULB students had the opportunity to put what they have learned in the classroom into action in a meaningful way., Hopefully, events like this will make people rethink our dependency on fossil fuels and start tocall for ashift away from them, said Sustainability Coordinator HolliFajack.In the meantime, itsgreat to know thatour studentsand faculty are prepared to respond when these incidents happen and that CSULB is seen as a critical partner in these efforts., Join the#BreakFreefromPlasticMovement!. By requiring ProCard cardholders to submit all documentation digitally, those approximately 2400 pages of documentation are no longer being printed each month and staff save time by avoiding that extra step of scanning each and every page. When asked during the October Why Your Vote Matters virtual event what he would say to students who may feel like their vote and their actions dont really make a positive difference, U.S. Early in his campaign for president, Biden was criticized for what was perceived as a less than aggressive stance on the climate crisis. This course won a Best Practice Award at the 2019 CA Higher-Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC) as a campus model for sustainable food service. During the 2017-2018 academic year and under the leadership of Arnecia Bryant, Associate Director of Operations, and a small group of committed students, Daniel Pierce, Lamiya Hogue, Aziz Fellague Ariouat, Cindy Tseng, Gabrielle Delayo and Kimberly Cruz, garden volunteers increased from 5-10 gardeners to over 50 gardeners. With plans to break ground this upcoming summer, ASI has been working with various campus stakeholders and the Office of Planning & Sustainability to redesign the garden for its new location.
Sienna Thompson, a fourth year American Studies major, and Leslie Lira, a fourth year Environmental Science major, worked together on various projects aimed at enhancing the universitys communications about environmental justice issues. The Office of Sustainability is housed within the Beach Building Services department, which is responsible for developing and maintaining the campus and embraces sustainability as a guiding principle in that work. This is a great sign of the effectiveness of faculty opportunities offered on campus that encourage sustainability integration into the curriculum, such as the annual faculty Green Thread Workshop. First, hybrid classes and teleworking are very likely to continue to some degree after the pandemic, which could reduce vehicle emissions. Systemwide, CSU Northridge ranked the highest with a Gold Rating (74.33 points), just shy of the 10 points needed to reach the highest STARS rating of Platinum. Out of the 21 CSU campuses who have submitted a STARS report, CSULB ranked 14th. The colonization of the fashion industry,which ispredicated on the extraction and exploitation of resources, from raw materials to labor, as the means for infinite growth andprofits.