Center for Sustainability | Pepperdine University

03/01/2020

Learn about how we might better enable female smallholder farmers to have access to the resources, agricultural know-how, and markets that will improve their livelihoods. Then, ideate potential solutions for these tough, interconnected issues with like-minded people at and win a chance to incubate your ideas at a virtual business accelerator this spring! Register at http://bit.ly/FoodSolutions2020. This event is hosted by Net Impact Pepperdine & Pepperdine Green Team.

02/29/2020

Did you know Pepperdine seeks to incorporate sustainable design into construction and building design?!? See these examples😃 @ Pepperdine University

11/04/2019

Today is the official first day of the Fill it Forward Challenge, which means you can start scanning your bottle or tag for the contest. We are currently in the lead against LMU and Santa Clara and more importantly, being good stewards of our environment! If you or anyone you know wants a bottle or tag, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Let's win this, Waves! Thank you for your support.

10/30/2019

Want to help Pepperdine win $100,000 for sustainability?

From November 4 to November 22, students, staff, and faculty will have a chance to participate in the Fill It Forward Challenge, a competition between Pepperdine, LMU, and Santa Clara University to win a sustainability grant sponsored by Hyundai.

Participating is so easy:

1. Pick up a branded reusable water bottle or barcode tag to put on your own bottle (email [email protected] if you want one!)

2. Install the "Fill it Forward" free app on your phone using your pepperdine.edu email address

3. Scan your tag every time you refill your bottle starting on November 4

4. Win individual prizes within the app from Nov. 4 - Nov. 22

Let's beat LMU and Santa Clara!!

07/09/2018

CEO Kevin Johnson called the move a "significant milestone" in the company's sustainability efforts.

06/20/2018

Park rangers have found four furry mountain lion kittens living with their mother in Simi Hills, the first den authorities have found in that small patch of Southern California’s mountain ranges, officials said.

06/15/2018

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/703297002

In September, McDonald's restaurants in the U.K. and Ireland will begin switching to only paper straws, thanks to a successful test run.

05/30/2018

Confused about if you can recycle your coffee cup or pizza box? Read this article to learn about what to do with these common items.

Can you recycle coffee cups or greasy pizza boxes? If you’re tossing things in the recycling bin out of sheer hope, you might be an “aspirational recycler.”

05/18/2018

Environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist Paul Hawken spoke at Pepperdine University recently about his new book on solutions to global warming.

05/15/2018

Want to work at the ESPYs on the Green Team? This is a great opportunity for you to garner some experience in sustainable event management and work an incredible event. The ESPY Award (short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) recognizes individual and team athletic achievement and other sports-related performance.

Location: Microsoft Theater, Downtown Los Angeles
Dates: July 13th-20th, 2018 (One weekend day off)
Hours: 8-12 hours/day
Pay: $16/hr Green Team Coordinator, $20/hr Green Team Manager