SUSTAINABILITY

USC Peace Garden blooms in new site
The new location improves on size, accessibility and sustainability despite questions of permanence.

USC Hosts 20th Annual LABC Sustainability Summit
Business, policy and tech leaders meet at USC to discuss clean energy and climate change solutions.

A look into sustainability on campus during Green Week
The University offered yoga classes, markets, seminars and summits on campus.

Surplus Sales pops into USC sustainability fray
USC hopes to divert four tons of waste from landfills in a dorm-good resale this week.

USC program tests LA soil
CLEAN collects soil from across Los Angeles for free testing for contaminants.

USC students revive local canyon and its community
Last year’s land care team won the $5,000 reward from the 2025 Pando Sustainability Awards for their restoration work.

USC weighs carbon offsets and sustainability progress amid budget constraints
The University is assessing whether it successfully met its goal to reduce certain carbon emissions by fiscal year 2025.

Marshall Earth Day panel discusses climate future
The panel discussed impact of Trump administration’s policies on climate change.

USC sustainability leaders talk goals post Folt’s tenure
A panel of University leaders spoke at the fourth Student Sustainability Town Hall.

Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at USC-hosted climate summit
The event aimed to adjust climate change messaging to make more of an impact.

USC reaches 50% climate neutrality
The University reduced its water usage by 25% at the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

USC Facilities implements revamped waste bins
The Planning and Management team allocated more space to disposing of compost.
