Welcome back, Panthers!
Live Sustainably at Chapman
To those who may be new to campus or returners who could use a refresher, here are a few tips on how to reduce your ecological footprint while living in a Chapman residence hall! Living sustainably starts with small, everyday actions that can create a big impact on our environment.
🔌 Save Energy: Keep your thermostat between 70-76° F to save energy, and remember to turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use.
🚿 Conserve Water: Turn off the shower faucet while shampooing and scrubbing to save gallons of water each shower.
💨 Maximize Ventilation: Open windows to let in a cool breeze instead of using the air conditioner.
♻️ Recycle & Compost: Make sure you and your roommates are on the same page about waste sorting practices—where you will be storing recycling and compost, rotating who will take it to the trash room, making sure all your housemates know how to properly sort waste.
🪣 Report Leaks: If you spot any leaks, be sure to report them to Facilities Management so they can be fixed as soon as possible! Enter a work request here.
🚌 Sustainable Transportation: Consider setting up a carpool system with your roommates or use shuttles whenever possible when living at Panther Village, Chapman Grand, and Chapman Court.
🚽 Don't Flush "Flushable" Wipes: We need your help in keeping our residence halls running smoothly! While “flushable” wipes might sound safe to use in toilets, they cause major plumbing problems because they don’t break down like toilet paper. Clogging the system can create large issues for everyone around you. The fix is simple: please throw all wipes, such as baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, and “flushable” wipes, into the trash instead of the toilet.
October - Campus Sustainability Month
Campus Sustainability Month is here! The Office of Sustainability will be putting on events all month long. Check out the calendar below and keep an eye out for posts on @sustainchapman on Instagram about upcoming events and updates.
Chapman Community Garden
It's never too late to join Chapman’s community garden! Located in the Davis quad, garden beds can be reserved by Chapman students and staff for free! Reserve a bed with up to 6 people and enjoy access to community tools and seeds. Email sustainability@chapman.edu to sign up or for more info!
Meet Our New Sustainability Manager!
Zipcar Membership Free for Chapman Students and Staff Through 11/15
No car on Campus? No Biggie! With Zipcar, you can access cars on demand around Chapman. Just book yours when you need it and return it when you’re done. No strings attached.
Cars around campus- Walk to a Zipcar, drive wherever
Easy booking in the app- Book on demand by the hour or day, 24/7
Save Money- Free membership for Chapman students and staff through 11/15!
Reduce your carbon footprint- Members reduce their CO2 footprint by up to 1600 lbs/year
Students 18+ with a driver's license (international, too) can join! Join instantly at zipcar.com/universities
Sustainable Features on Campus
Whether you’re new on campus this year or just need a refresher, check out some of Chapman’s sustainable features to start the semester off right. Many of our sustainability resources are available to view on our website, including maps, initiatives, goals, and values.
Compost Bin Map
Water Bottle Refill Station Map
Solar-Powered Charging Tables
There are benches equipped with solar-powered outlets and charging ports located on the Davis Quad and Masson Family Beach Club (by the pool and volleyball court.) These solar-powered stations contribute to the university's commitment to sustainability, utilizing renewable energy to meet the everyday needs of the campus community!
EV Charging Stations
If you drive an electric car and have a chapman email address, use the ChargePoint app to easily locate one of the many EV charging stations we have across campus. Click the link below or scan the QR code and enter your Chapman username and password to gain access to ChargePoint stations on campus.
Free Food Alert App
In collaboration with the Student Government Association, we have launched the Free Food Alert program! Through email or the Free Food Alert app, students are notified of free meals that would otherwise go to waste.
Since launching, the program has gained 597 student subscribers and held 17+ food giveaways.
Free Food Alert is open to students, staff, and faculty at both the Orange and Rinker campuses.
Article Picks
From Colorado Wildlife Crossings to North Carolina Peat Bogs, check out one environmental solution taking hold in each state.
Thinking globally and acting locally, Bee Campus USA provides a framework for university and college campus communities to work together to conserve native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides. With successful implementation at Cal Poly Pomona, UCLA, UCI, and UCR, Chapman hopes it can be next on the list for doing its part to save the bees.
Soup season is here! Try out the Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or the Cozy Lentil Soup to kickstart fall vibes with some homey plant-based recipes.
