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Making Progress
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Sustainability News Highlights
- USC Sea Grant receives nearly $2 million from NOAA for novel technology to turn marine debris into laundry detergent and sustainable dyes for the fashion industry
The University of Southern California Sea Grant Program was awarded nearly $2 million to develop a disruptive and sustainable method for upcycling ocean-bound plastic waste across Southern California waterways. - During Green Week, USC celebrates sustainability successes
A host of changes are underway to make the university more sustainable. USC celebrates its fourth annual Green Week as September begins. - What is ‘blue carbon’? Inside USC’s research on carbon capture in Upper Newport Bay
Coastal wetlands — threatened by rising seas — are nature’s powerhouses for capturing and storing carbon. USC researchers are studying how to protect these essential ecosystems.