ENVS95Spring2021: EcoEducators
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Blueland In my previous blog post, I highlighted this sustainable company called Blueland. They have taken the initiative and made cleaning supplies that have minimal waste and are reusable. You just have to dissolve a tablet in some warm water and there you go! You can buy their reusable bottles or use old ones you […]
Surfrider Foundation Surfrider Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network. Their vision is to protect 100% of our coasts. There are currently 176 chapters and student clubs. There is a Surfrider Foundation SCU Club on campus that holds beach […]
“What’s Good for the Ocean May Also Be Good for Business” (March 23, 2021) Marty Odlin has been trying to reverse the decline of the Ocean with his company. These efforts refer to the “blue economy” which is the conservation of the ocean and environment. Mr. Odlin and others have been trying to prove that […]
If there is one thing that Californians have learned over the past decade, it is that water conservation is our new normal. Variations in precipitation and a rapidly changing climate has left the long term viability of California’s traditional water resources in doubt. For the past century, California has relied on the slow release of […]
Sustainability is the process of maintaining the functions of the earth’s systems and natural resources for future generations. I want to share with you various options to change your everyday actions that will be rewarding for you and the environment. I encourage you to participate in these 15 easy, sustainable actions! Purchasing Buy items in […]
The Issue There are two main types of ocean pollution that are cause for concern. The first is plastic, and the second is chemical. Both plastic and chemical marine pollution are largely caused by humans. As a dominantly consumerist society with generally poor environmental awareness, we litter consistently. This litter is either blown out or […]
Consumerism has our country in the palm of its hand. We are urged to buy something new all the time, to treat ourselves or buy new school supplies every year. Then we are told that anything plastic can be recycled so don’t feel guilty about it! While some plastics are recyclable, and you might need […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has scattered all Santa Clara University students and teachers throughout the country and world. Even if we are in our respective hometowns, it is worthy to recognize all that the Santa Clara University Center for Sustainability does to promote not only sustainability, but also a litter-free campus and community. The Center for […]
Litter has potential for reuse. In some cases, litter can be turned into art! Keep reading to learn more about artists that work with litter and how you can make masterpieces at home. Recology Recology is a pick-up service located on the West Coast of the United States that specializes in reusable items. The San […]
It seems as if anti-litter campaigns might have slipped through the cracks. But not to fear! In the past year, news outlets on the local, national, and international level have reported on several topics related to litter accumulation, beach littering, and, particularly, pandemic PPE pollution. Galveston Officials are Cracking Down on Those Who Litter on […]