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Paper Straws Open Conversations on Sustainable Living

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Photos by Sam FinneganThe new paper straws that appeared at the campus Starbucks evoked great debate, pushing the conversation of sustainability further. However, students think more can be done to keep the world clean and pristine.Paper straws are the result of a Starbucks announcement made earlier this summer, promising to phase out plastic straws from their stores. Malibu … [Read more...] about Paper Straws Open Conversations on Sustainable Living

SoCal Fights Food Waste

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Photos by Sherry YangA farmer picks 10 oranges from one of the trees in her orchard. These oranges are the result of five to eighteen months of growth, 138 gallons of water and hours of work. But odds are, 4 of the 10 will soon end up in an American trash can.40 percent of food in the United States is never eaten, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.“That … [Read more...] about SoCal Fights Food Waste

Climate Change Threatens Oceans

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Photos by Lauren Young Oceans, which cover over 70 percent of the earth, contribute to various ecosystems across the globe by producing over half the earth’s oxygen, providing food for humans and animals, regulating the earth’s temperature and protecting coasts. However, the recent threat of climate change has endangered these oceans by causing extreme weather events, … [Read more...] about Climate Change Threatens Oceans

Give2Pepp Raises $350K

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Photos courtesy of Angela Kappus and Pepperdine social media The second annual Give2Pepp fundraiser had one mission: bigger and better, according to the Give2Pepp website. The fundraiser connected alumni, faculty and students from all five of Pepperdine's campuses, although the final tally is slightly below last year's total of $500k. Over 3,140 donors, with at least 917 … [Read more...] about Give2Pepp Raises $350K

Pepperdine Center for Sustainability Adds Car-Charging Ports

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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