Scripps College, with its beautiful grass lawns and composting programs gives the impression of being a sustainable haven, Maya Malev SC ’27 reveals the truth.
Tag: Sustainability
12th Annual Scripps College Sustainability Fair: A showcase of environmental initiatives across the Claremont campuses
Scripps College hosted its 12th annual sustainability fair on April 19, highlighting community organizations that value sustainability.
Former CEO of Patagonia, Michale Crooke, delivers keynote speech at CMC Green Careers Conference
On Feb. 9, Michael Crooke, former CEO of Patagonia, gave the keynote speech at Claremont McKenna College’s (CMC) 10th annual Green Careers Conference. The conference, which was sponsored by the Roberts Environmental Center, featured panels on postgraduate education, civic and community engagement, environmental protection, environmental policy and government. Crooke’s talk
Student panel discusses annual Pomona sustainability report
On Feb. 7, Evelyn Mineo PO ’25 and Katie Chao PO ’25 led a student panel centered on the 2023 Sustainable Action / Visible Effects (SAVE) report, highlighting the college’s strides and challenges toward 2030 carbon neutrality. Mineo and Chao were two of the three summer interns who created the report. Key points included a significant increase in transportation emissions and struggles surrounding sustainability in dining services. They emphasized the influence of student demand on sustainable practices.
Don’t be bamboo-zled: Reusable melamine chopsticks introduced at Pomona dining halls
Say goodbye to disposable bamboo chopsticks and hello to reusable melamine at the Pomona College dining halls. The EcoReps — a student-run sustainability group at Pomona — led a successful charge to implement these new utensils at Frank, Frary and Oldenborg starting Friday, Feb. 2. Head EcoReps Diana Castellanos PO
THREAD5 bazaar showcases sustainable fashion
On a typical day at the 5Cs one is almost always bound to run into a student wearing an eye-catching outfit. From oversized retro t-shirts to vintage camis or mini dresses, many students have something in common when it comes to their fashion: a commitment to shopping sustainably and reusing second-hand clothing. This past Sunday, the 5C fashion club THREAD5 partnered with Pitzer Campus Life to host the Mounds Bazaar, a cross-campus-wide sale on the Pitzer College Mounds.
Grove House kitchen: A taste of community and sustainability
Nestled near the iconic clock tower, this student-operated café beautifully harmonizes
sustainability, community, and culinary creativity. The bungalow is more than just a symbol of environmental commitment; it embodies the essence of Pitzer culture, fostering deep bonds within the student community.
OPINION: Too hot to handle: How 5C students can tackle climate change
Climate change can feel inevitable. Joanne Oh PZ ’25 is here to say we can still fight back, especially with our resources as students at the 5Cs.
Pomona EcoReps connects students with resources on every-day sustainability practices
Pomona College EcoReps is a student branch of the Pomona Sustainability Office, functioning as a sustainability hub for the 5C community and beyond. The EcoReps promote everyday sustainability through gift giving and eating, offering free and reusable period products, hosting composting workshops and facilitating spaces such as the Walker Flea Market.
Scripps’ student-run and beloved Motley Coffeehouse to reopen April 1
Freshly brewed coffee, cozy events and barista-favorite playlists will return April 1 as the Motley Coffeehouse opens its doors after a two-year hiatus. The student-run space and café at Scripps College’s Seal Court closed in 2020 due to COVID-19 and has not reopened since.