Photos by Jessica Stomberg Owner of SunLife Organics Khalil Rafati has made it his mission to be completely plastic-free by 2021, in an effort to take care of the Earth. SunLife will be incorporating cups and lids made from cornstarch, as well as straws made out of corn fiber. These cups will disappear in a landfill within 24 months (at the longest), versus plastic, which … [Read more...] about SunLife Makes Strides Toward Becoming 100% Plastic-Free by 2021
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Pepperdine Center for Sustainability Adds Car-Charging Ports
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Last year Californians broke the record for the number of electric cars registered in a state, according to the LA Times article published May 17, 2017. “4.8 percent of new vehicles registered in the Golden State were zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrids, the highest share ever recorded," wrote LA Times writer Rob … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Center for Sustainability Adds Car-Charging Ports
Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers
Graphic by Nate BartonThis year, unlike those previous, Pepperdine made the announcement that they would no longer be sorting the recycling but will instead be relying on the good-will of campus members to put the recyclable materials in their own respective bin. However, they have not removed the labels from any of the outdoor trash cans that advertise they still sort … [Read more...] about Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers
When Oceans Rise
Photos by Katrina Warme and Courtesy of Heidi BernardPepperdine opened its first sustainable residence hall last semester: the Eden House. As one of the 2014 winners of Waves of Innovation, the Eden Project is an integral project of the Center for Sustainability, providing a sustainable living-learning environment for students living on campus and serving as an experiment for … [Read more...] about When Oceans Rise
Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
Photo Courtesy of Climate Calling The second annual Climate Calling conference took place during Pepperdine's Climate Calling week from April 6 to 8. It included a keynote address by climate activist Bill McKibben, a film screening and student presentations. McKibben’s keynote address is also part of the Malibu Library Speaker Series. Professor of Religion Chris Doran … [Read more...] about Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine