Tag Archive for: sustainability
The University scored a “huge win” as it eliminated the sale of plastic bottles.
On climate change: USC Trustees, their companies and their political donations
By BIANCA B. ARZÁN-MONTAÑEZ, CHRISTINA CHKARBOUL & ERIN WALTON
in Featured, Main Feature, News
Most of the organizations led by Trustees have publicly accessible sustainability information or ESG reports.
Waste-Ed Wagon takes on tailgate waste
By ELISA SWITZER
in Main Feature, News
The Zero Waste team drives the recycling station around McCarthy Quad.
University grant advances sustainability innovation
By ERIN WALTON
in Main Feature, News
The $8.8 million grant will assist in funding three USC sustainability projects.
USC signs solar energy deal with LADWP
By BENJAMIN PAPP
in Main Feature, News
The 20-year agreement will reduce overall USC emissions by 20 percent.
USC and other universities share approaches to measuring sustainability literacy
By MELISSA CHEN
in Main Feature, News
Taking sustainability-related courses boosts sustainability literacy and behavior in students, USC’s first sustainability survey found.
USC prepares to kick off Green Week
By BENJAMIN PAPP
in Main Feature, News
The second annual Green Week returns with new goals, activities and projects.
Don’t ask what USG can do for you
By AU CHUNG
in Opinion
USG’s true colors were shown in their latest meeting — and they aren’t green.
University ensures compliance with new emergency California water restrictions
By MELISSA CHEN
in Main Feature, News
As severe drought conditions persist, the University looks to continue to reduce outdoor watering.
USG finalizes budget reallocating Green Engagement Fund, approves judicial branch
By MELISSA CHEN
in Main Feature, News
With pushback from campus sustainability groups, USG voted 7-5 to approve a budget reallocating dollars from the Green Engagement Fund to the Legislative Fund.