Hospitals are incredibly energy-intensive and generate enormous amounts of waste. Thus, addressing inefficiencies in their product procurement is critical. Implementing sustainable products can help hospitals balance cost, sustainability, whilst still…
SAR's Apartment Energy Tracking team partnered with UCLA Housing to audit the Boulevard Apartments and uncover ways to cut energy use and advance campus sustainability goals.
In response to the growing concerns over energy consumption and electronic waste at UCLA, our team investigated how sustainable audiovisual (AV) practices could support UCLA’s campus-wide environmental goals. Through the…
The big-eared woodrat (Neotoma macrotis) is a nocturnal rodent speciesnative to southern California. Closely related to the dusky-footed woodrat, thisspecies constructs large, elaborate middens, or nests, with dry vegetation, whichserve…
Pest management is a complex challenge that requires a balance between effectiveness,environmental impact, and public health considerations. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is asustainable approach that prioritizes prevention, monitoring, and the…
UCLA currently lacks a standardized procedure for managing surplus durable goods, resulting in avoidable waste, budget inefficiencies, and missed opportunities for community support. Many universities have effectively addressed this issue by…
We are the Early Care & Education Gardening team for the 2023-2024 school year. Our team is focused on developing a safe, accessible, and sustainable garden at the UCLA Krieger…
We are the Plastic Policy Investigation team for the 2023-2024 school year. Our team is conducting a study that seeks to assess the existing levels of adherence to the UCLA…
We are the Reusable Container team for the 2023-2024 school year. Our team is conducting a study on the feasibility of implementing a reusable container program in UCLA dining locations…
We are the Soil Health and Sustainable Landscaping team for the SAR 2023-2024 year. Our team is on a mission to explore the intricate world beneath our feet, exploring possible…
We are the Health Waste team for the 2023-2024 school year and are dedicated to researching the impacts of implementing a centralized waste system for non-medical waste in non-clinical areas…
We are the Zero Waste Communication team for the 2023-2024 school year. This year we are focusing on evaluating and piloting waste sorting signage in Ackerman Student Union. To do…
