Two years ago I began working for the Volunteer Center. Each year we began with a training exercise in which we were given acts of service to prioritize. My highest priorities were always people-focused and my absolute lowest was always riding a bike to reduce pollution. The director asked me to explain why I considered bikes a fruitless venture. I replied confidently, … [Read more...] about Rethink Your Water Use
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Pepperdine Increases Water Conservation Due to Drought
Photo by Allison HubbardIn response to California Gov. Jerry Brown’s January 2014 declaration that the statewide drought is in a State of Emergency and the government’s continuous call on communities to conserve water, many California universities are increasing their sustainable water practices. Pepperdine — which is listed as one of the Princeton … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Increases Water Conservation Due to Drought
I Pledge to Save Water and Keep My Car Dirty
Art by Chris Chen My truck is filthy. There is a layer of grime covering my Toyota Tacoma from bumper to bumper. But I am proud of my dirty car. Why? Because I am conserving water. I pledge not to wash my dirty truck for six months. I call all of you, yes you, to take the pledge too. Going to the Shell station down PCH may seem like a simple way to keep up with car … [Read more...] about I Pledge to Save Water and Keep My Car Dirty
Acknowledge our planetary predicament
There is so much noise — homework overload, social media and personal issues begging for our attention — that we never stop to smell the roses. But, why should you smell the roses? Because then you would’ve noticed that it was dry, or plump and expensive. Both tell-tale signs of the state-wide dilemma that’s been building for three years according to the … [Read more...] about Acknowledge our planetary predicament
