The flag of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians billows in the wind by the reservation's tribal administration office April 28. The Samala Chumash reawakened their culture after gaining access to documents about the history and teachings of their ancestors.Photos by Ali LevensThe Samala Chumash, the original occupants of Malibu for 4,000 years, gave the city its namesake of … [Read more...] about Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
Recycling
Opinion: The United States Needs to Trash Its Current Garbage System
Art by Leah Bae In the United States, the average person produces about 4.4 pounds of trash every single day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Although some Americans may respectfully sort and place trash into recycling bins, unfortunately, most waste that should be recycled ends up in the trash. The United States desperately needs to reform its recycling … [Read more...] about Opinion: The United States Needs to Trash Its Current Garbage System
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
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Can’t Teach Independence
Art by Peau Porotesano As students, it's our job to take the time we are given in college to learn and grow into responsible adults, and that knowledge can't always come from the classroom. College is, in many ways, a half-step into independence; we're living on our own but the cafeteria is just a few steps away. However, finding ways to take responsibility for ourselves, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Can’t Teach Independence
Center for Sustainability switches from single stream recycling
Photo by Terra Atwood Students and faculty must now sort their waste into trash and recycling bins. Pepperdine made this switch after the university began using Waste Management as their waste hauler on Aug. 15. The university used Crown Disposal since 2000 to provide single stream recycling, in which students disposed of their trash in one bin, that was later sorted off … [Read more...] about Center for Sustainability switches from single stream recycling
