Meet your new trash can

UCLA's new single-stream recycling program allows Bruins to recycle virtually everything but food.
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Student interest in green degree surges

UCLA's Environmental Sciences degree has exploded as one of the campus' fastest-growing majors.

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UCLA students work with Inglewood high schoolers to start community garden

UCLA students help high schoolers build skills, feel empowered and beautify community.

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Smart Water Systems, UCLA
Professor Yoram Cohen discusses UCLA's research into water desalination.

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Quick Facts

  • Over the last 6 months, UCLA's purchases of copier paper with post-consumer product has increased from 26% to 80%
  • A significant portion of new dormitory furniture has Forest Stewardship Council certified wood
  • 38% of UCLA's fleet are alternative fuel vehicles
  • New Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Modernization will reduce UCLA's carbon footprint by 17,000 tons/year
  • 1.9 million vehicle trips are saved each year from UCLAs investment in transportation which equals nearly 5,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions

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Upcoming Events

An Environmental Perspective: From Media to Politics to Business

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
La Kretz Hall 110

Sustainability Sale

Thursday, April 29, 2010
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
John Wooden Center

Annual California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) Convergence!

Friday, April 30, 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UC San Diego

Charting the renewable energy future of Los Angeles

Monday, May 03, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
La Kretz Hall, Suite 300

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