Single-use plastic bottles and cups will also be limited under the new ordinance.
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Cal Poly Climate Action Plan encourages sustainability in order to meet CSU policy
The PolyCAP Team has created the Cal Poly Climate Action Plan to address and meet new CSU policies on sustainability.
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Cal Poly dedicates Solar Farm, first major project providing 25 percent of university electricity
The project will hopefully help Cal Poly reach zero-net status.
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City Council approves pilot program for night hiking Cerro San Luis trail
The two-year pilot program will extend the Cerro San Luis trail’s hours to 8:30 p.m.
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Sustainability goals and on-campus resources foster Cal Poly bike culture
Cal Poly already has a thriving bike culture, and the university’s push for more bike riders will cultivate this.
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Real Food Collaborative awarded grant for veggie box program
The Collaborative is one of four student groups across the country that gained recognition from The Greenhouse Initiative.
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Central Coast Zero Net Energy Series discusses development of sustainable buildings
With California pushing for zero net energy buildings, it is important students are educated on the subject.
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Cal Poly ‘P’ trails reopened
However, the trails can still be dangerous with the rainy season approaching.
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Cal Poly research finds more than 70 percent of people think oceans are threatened
Seven in 10 people believe oceans around the world are in danger and support their protection.
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Local, state and federal governments square up over offshore drilling
In October, San Luis Obispo signed a unanimous resolution to support a ban on drilling and fracking along the coast.
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Students set out to build a community garden on campus
Six freshmen honor students teamed up with the Sustainability Center to build a community garden at Cal Poly.