Climate change is undeniably the issue of our generation, and it’s important that students are aware of the effects it will have on our future. That’s why ASI and Long Beach State University partners have come together to put on a month of events to educate students on how they can make a difference.
“We have a limited time frame with students who attend our events,” said ASI’s Recycling Coordinator Eric Bryan. “So we’re hoping that we can really help them grow. That way, those seeds are planted across the country and hopefully throughout the world.”
“There’s something for everybody during Sustainability Month,” said Holli Fajack, sustainability coordinator with LBSU facility services. “Whether you’re interested in learning about sustainable jobs for the future, sustainable transportation, growing your own edible plants or showcasing your eco-themed art.”
- Green Rides Expo:
Tuesday, Oct. 9, Friendship Walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Guests will have a chance to learn about the impacts of transportation on the environment and the steps they can take to incorporate sustainable transportation into their own lives. - Indoor Herbs 101:
Tuesday, Oct. 16, USU Sunset Lounge anytime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A quick workshop on growing and caring for edible indoor herbs! - Green Games:
Tuesday, Oct. 23, Speaker’s Platform anytime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Play some games and enter to win fabulous (and eco-friendly) raffle prizes! - Climathon: Long Beach:
A 24-hour international event taking place from Friday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, Oct. 27.
Do you have what it takes to solve climate change in 24 hours? Come to the Duncan Anderson Gallery in the Department of Design and test your skills. - Green Art Scene:
Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the USU Art Gallery
Calling all artists! Come be a part of the green art scene and submit your environmentally-inspired work to the Sustain U team. The deadline to submit work is Friday, Oct. 19. Submit all work to ASI-SustainU@csulb.edu. - Recycle Wars: The Landfill Strikes Back:
Recycle Wars: The Landfill Strikes Back: Wednesday, Oct. 31 (all day)
These are definitely the recycling bins you’re looking for. Recycle Wars is back again for Sustainability Month! To become the champions of the recycling galaxy, make sure your team, club or organization gathers the most recyclables by Oct. 30. The winning team will get a free pizza party courtesy of Sustain U!
For more information on these events, visit csulb.edu/sustainability/events.
