November 2025 Newsletter🍂
Campus Sustainability Month Wraps Up!
Campus Sustainability Month at Chapman was a success! Check out some photos below of the events we held this October.
Can-dy Drive!🍬
We tabled in the Piazza to remind students they can recycle their empty cans and bottles for cash! Check out nearby recycling centers where you can turn in cans in exchange for 5¢ with California Redemption Value exchange!
Contra Trivia ☕🌍
We set up outside of Contra Coffee and tested people's knowledge of all things sustainability! Participants were rewarded with a discount on their coffee, and those who went three for three could select from our prizes including beeswax wrap, reusable paper towels, a travel utensil set, or a reusable straw!
Weigh the Waste
On October 23rd, we held the semester's first Weigh the Waste! We were supported by six volunteers and recorded the food waste from an entire lunch period. The total food waste came out to 134 pounds, with over 50% of the waste collected consisting of carbs. Even small changes can make a difference! Try taking smaller portions or sharing plates with friends if you want to try multiple dining hall dishes!
Beach Cleanup with Recycle for Veterans!
Recycle for Veterans will be holding their last beach cleanup of the year on Saturday, November 8th in Newport Beach. Follow @recycleforveterans on Instagram for more information!
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
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
If you're a fan of the Office of Sustainability’s Bin it to Win it game, try out this Virtual waste sorting game created by the New York times to hone your recycling skills.
For thousands of years, the Klamath River has been home to salmon, trout and other migratory fish that are central to the diets and cultures of the tribes that live along its banks. However, the installation of hydroelectric dams in the early 1900s led to the absence of these fish for the last century, blocking the passage of their upstream travels. Culminations of the efforts of Native American groups led to the dams being demolished in 2023 and 2024, and this month Oregon wildlife officials
reported the return of these vital migratory fish species.
It's pumpkin season panthers! Try out one of these plant-based, pumpkin inspired recipes!
Have a favorite plant-based recipe or one you’ve created that you want to share? Email sustainability@chapman.edu to be featured in the next issue!
