When Mayela Fernandez used to visit the Caribbean with her family, she witnessed the effects of sargassum, a decomposing seaweed that releases toxic chemicals into the air. Piles of decaying brown seaweed stretched across the shore, filling the air with a noticeable stench. Since 2011, several coastal zones from Cancun to Havana to Miami have […]
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Frost Center at Cal Poly earns top masonry award for innovative architecture
The Cal Poly SATRC Complex, designed by ZGF Architects LLP, recently won the Merit in Brick award from the California Masonry Architecture Design Awards competition for its sustainable design and use of locally sourced masonry.
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We need to make our gift giving traditions more sustainable
With an increase in waste during this time of year, it is important to know how to properly dispose of materials and consider more sustainable ways to participate in holiday traditions.
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Habitat for Humanity accepts donations to reroute waste with Restore locations
SLO County ReStores are part of the non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity SLO County, where their mission of building affordable housing aims to serve individuals and families for generations to come. This is made possible by partnering with the local community and volunteers who value the same outlook of hope. Habitat for Humanity’s SLO County ReStores foster this environment for their customers, valuing how each one-of-a-kind donated item crafts a truly unique shopping experience.
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City of SLO to host Earth Month events, educating on sustainability
The event series will hit its peak with the SLO County Earth Fest, including live music, local food and drink.
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How Cal Poly students are using theater to address fast fashion and climate change
Theatre professor Philip Valle thought he knew a lot about fast fashion and climate change after studying the use of theater to teach STEM for the past 10 years, until his trip to India two summers ago.
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Campus Dining looks towards new program to improve waste reduction
Campus Dining aims towards waste reduction with new reusable containers at both the Vista Grande Dining Facility and the new 1901 Marketplace. They are also launching a pilot program with Reuse Pass, a tech-enabled reusable takeout container system designed to reduce waste from compostable containers.
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Cal Poly contributes to PayByPhone’s successful tree-planting campaign
In efforts to promote sustainability on campus, Cal Poly participated in PayByPhone’s tree-planting campaign throughout December, according to Cal Poly’s Dec. 13 report. PayByPhone is available for all campus visitors to use when paying for parking on campus but is also a service provided elsewhere in California.
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Student-created course brings sustainability education to Cal Poly
The 30-minute training covers topics such as consumption, fossil fuels, water, transportation and waste management.
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City of SLO installs 30 new smart bins to increase sustainability downtown
The City of San Luis Obispo installed 30 new recycling and trash bins in the downtown area to make recycling easier, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and streamline the waste disposal process, according to a City news release.
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SLO becomes one of 119 cities on global ‘A List’ for climate action
The purpose of recognizing cities for their climate efforts, according to the CDP, is to build momentum for environmental action across the globe.