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.
Tag: Environmental Sustainability
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.
Sustainability in practice: Pomona EcoReps host Walker Flea Market
Walker Flea Market, a favorite monthly event at the 5Cs, brings a range of student vendors together to showcase and sell their handmade products and promote sustainability.
Reader’s digest: Waste not, want not
With cross-campus dining starting up again, it’s easy to overlook an eco-friendly and equally appealing culinary alternative: low-waste cooking. Cooking in dorms not only alleviates some of the pressure on dining hall workers, but also saves 5C students long waits in lines. Cooking can be daunting, though — especially for
‘I’m grounded here’: Down-to-earth Scripps gardening club cultivates ties to sustainability, agriculture, community
Squeeze the day by taking advantage of Scripps College’s cornucopia of fruits and other edible delights nurtured by the Scripps Student Gardening Club.
How studying and working on a farm taught me the bigger picture
Feeling cooped up at home after a semester of online learning, London Lordos SC ’24 moved to a farm for the spring semester — entering a world of cow cuddling, beekeeping and hoedowns.
OPINION: We could all use a bit of flight shame
It’s time for travelers to look at the environmental impact of their flying habits. Governments aren’t doing nearly enough.