March Review
Earth Month Events
Next month is 🌎Earth Month, and we want you to join us in sustainably celebrating with events like Weigh the Waste, Earth Day Contra Trivia, and our Plastic Bag Exchange!
Weigh the Waste
Join us on Wednesday, April 9, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM for Weigh the Waste, an educational program geared towards promoting food waste reduction.
The Office of Sustainability and a team of volunteers collect, arrange, weigh, and display the uneaten food of students' plates.
Interested in volunteering? Come and go as your schedule allows between 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Earth Day Contra Trivia
Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Contra Coffee & Tea for Earth Day Contra Trivia.
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Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, this event will feature all kinds of trivia on sustainability and environment!
Come by for a chance to receive a 10% discount off your drink!
Plastic Bag Exchange
Visit the Attallah Piazza on Friday, April 24 from 1 PM to 4 PM for our Plastic Bag Exchange event.
Bring in your single-use plastic bags and receive a FREE reusable food container!
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While you're there, learn more about our new Free Food Alert App and how you can participate!
Free Food Alert App
Introducing Free Food Alert!
Chapman's latest initiative to reduce food waste and distribute leftover food!
When you register, you'll receive notifications about extra food from university events.
Free Food Alert is open to students, staff, and faculty at both the Orange and Rinker campuses.
Community Garden Spotlight: Sophie
Meet Sophie, a graphic design major here at Chapman who’s been gardening since high school! Check out her story below or on our Instagram to learn more!
This spring, she's been growing cilantro, basil, rosemary, and lavender in her garden bed! Sophie has used her garden to create flower bouquets, decorate her scrapbooking with pressed leaves, and find some peace outdoors after a long day of classes.
Ready to start your own garden and have your own spotlight?
2024 Sustainability Survey Recap
Last year, the Office of Sustainability conducted its annual Sustainability Survey and asked for your input regarding Chapman’s sustainability efforts.
Here are some of the key insights and input from the Chapman community based on received responses:
🗑️ 41% want improvements in current sustainable dining and waste reduction initiatives
🥤 34% support minimizing single-use plastics on campus to prioritize waste reduction initiatives
🌱 22% suggested improving sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency through the Chapman Green Fund initiative
🥗 41% encourage prioritizing food sustainability initiatives by expanding vegan & vegetarian options in the dining hall
♻️ 25% would like to see more recycling and composting events to promote and foster sustainable consumption habits
Your voice matters! We appreciate everyone who participated and encourage students, staff, and faculty to keep sharing ideas so we can continue making Chapman a more sustainable campus.
Check out our full post on Instagram to see a more in-depth review of our survey results!
Local Article Picks
The Irvine Company's plan to build several homes in east Orange has raised concerns about its impact on wildlife and historical archeological sites. Local environmental advocates have been vocal about the harm to habitats, particularly the endangered Crotch's Bumble Bee. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the project's permits, with ongoing efforts to stop the development from moving forward.
Located in Southern California, Big Bear Lake has become a local wildlife favorite. There, Jackie and Shadow, the recently well-known bald eagle pair, have hatched two new eaglets. Live footage from Friends of Big Bear Valley captured their eaglets hatching and provides a unique way for people to connect with nature, fostering awareness and appreciation for wildlife while highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.
A recent study found that trees in Los Angeles absorb more fossil fuel emissions than expected, especially during the summer. Unlike previous estimates based on traffic and fuel sales, this study used real-time air-quality sensors to track how CO2 moved through the city. This revealed the big role urban greenery plays in offsetting local pollution. While this natural absorption helps, reducing emissions at the source remains essential.
