Attend our Events

Whether you're passionate about protecting the planet, exploring culinary delights, or getting your hands dirty in the garden, our events offer something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a series of engaging workshops, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and immersive garden experiences that celebrate the joys of green living. Learn practical tips and techniques for reducing your environmental footprint, discover the art of sustainable cooking using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and connect with the earth through hands-on gardening activities.

Workshops

Delve into the fascinating world of sustainability and environmental stewardship with our engaging and informative workshops. These educational sessions are designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to tackle pressing environmental challenges and foster a more sustainable future for all. Our workshops cover a diverse range of topics related to sustainability and environmental issues, offering something for everyone interested in making a positive impact on the planet

Pass the Plate:

These hands-on sessions are designed to inspire and empower participants to explore the art of cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients while promoting sustainable food practices. Our Pass the Plate series covers a wide range of recipes, basic cooking techniques and nutrition tips, all centered around the principles of sustainable eating. Participants will explore creative ways to reduce food waste and discover delicious recipes that celebrate the flavors of the season.

Grow Beach Garden:

The Grow Beach Garden invites participants to connect with the earth, explore the joys of gardening and celebrate the abundance of the season. Join us for guided garden tours, hands-on gardening workshops and interactive activities that showcase the magic of growing your own food. From planting and pruning, to harvesting, our garden events offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, connect, and experience the wonders of nature firsthand.

Become a Certified Trash Talker:

Trash Talkers is an engaging initiative where we transform waste management education into an interactive and enjoyable experience for students. Through a series of lively games and activities, participants learn about proper waste disposal practices while having fun. By engaging in these interactive sessions three times, participants earn the esteemed title of “Certified Trash Talker” and receive an exclusive Trash Talker t-shirt, symbolizing their commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible waste management.

• This will include the names and pictures of participants who read the pledge and got the certificate.
• This will also include the waste audit information and say how it’s related to the Trash Talker and what Sustain U is doing with that information.

Volunteer Today:

Sustain U volunteers are the heart of our department. Whether they're getting their hands dirty at the Grow Beach Garden or lending a hand at our workshops, our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do. With their enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to learn, they bring energy and passion to every project and event. Together, we cultivate a culture of empowerment and action, inspiring one another to embrace sustainable practices and make a positive impact on our campus and beyond. Complete the volunteer application today!

Compost Happens

What is Compost Happens?

“Compost Happens" is the educational campaign created by Sustain U to support the University Student Union’s (USU) composting program. The program was implemented after Sustain U's waste audit conducted in 2012. The audit identified that 50% of waste going to the landfill from the USU was food waste and biodegradable material, which could be diverted through composting. The campaign began on Earth Day, 2014, and has since diverted thousands of pounds of waste from landfills, reducing tons of carbon waste and overall greenhouse gas emissions as a result. Campaign awareness is brought to the CSULB community through Sustain U members and volunteer “Trash Talkers,” who promote and educate the campus community on the compost program throughout the USU.

If you or a group of people are interested in being trained in proper waste disposal let us know and we can set up a training.

We also hold weekly Trash Talker tablings from 10AM-12PM either on the West Patio (USU 2nd floor by the escalators) or Southwest Terrace.

Trash Talkers