IYA “Scrap” Book: Free Materials, Freer Mind
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There’s no shortage of original creations and tangible works of innovation in a variety of materials at USC Iovine and Young Academy, but there’s also no shortage of the excess these constructions leave in their wake.

Beyond Earth Month: Undergraduate scholars tackle environmental health challenges across Southern California
Collection of students in the EH Matters program

Undergraduate students in the EH MATTERS fellowship program are committed to improving the health and wellness of communities here in Los Angeles.

Integrating Innovative Climate Education into Curriculum

In commemoration of Earth Day, students enrolled in the Health Promotion 448: Global Environmental Changes and Health course, wrote op-eds about the intersectionality of various public health issues in relation to climate change.

Trending Towards Sustainability: The Next Generation of Fashion
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Is sustainability really the new black? Trends indicate sustainability is a rising factor in fashion.

Find podcasts and videos on sustainability
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Find news about sustainability, climate change and related issues that USC is addressing.

Arbor Day at USC is the last Friday of April
Urban Trees Initiative

President Folt announces the last Friday of April Arbor Day at USC. Learn how you can help support our efforts to protect our trees.

USC Wrigley Institute announces new name
catalina island

The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies is now the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability.

Academia to activism: Intersectional environmentalist talks with students
Leah Thomas speaking

Leah Thomas, the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, shared her journey from academia to activism and answered questions with students.

USC cuts waste and water use in efforts to fulfill Assignment: Earth
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Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple highlights both visible and invisible reductions in waste in the latest annual report for sustainability.

Sustainable Stuff You Don’t See at USC
USC Athletics Zero Waste Award

Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple gives an inside view of what steps USC takes toward our sustainability goal.