Storytelling for Sustainability: Interdisciplinary Media Approaches to Environmental Engagement and Justice in Los Angeles
LiS Leadership Project by Clara Wilch, 2022
Projects
Sustainability That Pays: Financial Analysis and Expansion Strategy for a Zero-Waste Grocery Delivery Program
LiS Leadership Project by Laurene Jeng, 2022
Teaching Nutrition and Reducing Food Waste in LAUSD Classrooms
LiS Leadership Project by Daniela Garcia Martinez, 2022
Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Seed Privatization on Sustainability
LiS Leadership Project by Kyle Winterboer, 2022
Using Art to Expose Environmental Injustice in Watts
LiS Leadership Project by Danielle Hoague, 2022
Using Storytelling, Voice Acting, and Modded Media to Engage New Audiences in Environmental Justice
LiS Leadership Project by Samantha Nuno, 2022
Zero-Energy Cooling for Climate-Resilient Cities
LiS Leadership Project by Ashleigh Seely, 2022
Assessing the Feasibility of Plastic Alternatives in UCLA Dining
Our team will be researching the usage of plastics by UCLA Dining and Catering to find ways to reduce or replace current use, given the guidelines set by Sustainability Manager Erin Fabris’ single-use plastic policy.
Assessment of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Efforts in the UCLA Sustainability Community Through Student Experiences
Team EDI is investigating the current status of EDI in sustainability, specifically the measures being implemented at UCLA and student feedback.
Bridging the Gap: Facilitating Conversations on Sustainability with UCLA Athletics
The 2021 Green Games Team is working with Bruin Environmental Leadership Team, a group of student athletes interested in environmental matters, to research and raise awareness about environmental justice, specifically on accessibility to outdoor spaces and recreation facilities.
Establishing a Long-Term Management Plan for Edible Landscapes on Campus
Our team is working to increase and improve edible spaces on campus by developing a standard operating procedure for long-term management of edible landscapes for the UCLA Landscape Master Plan.
Establishment of Styrofoam Reduction Plans in UCLA Laboratories through Waste Diversion
The 2021 SAR Green Labs team mission is to identify the sources of styrofoam that are used in UCLA’s laboratories and the current disposal practices through surveys targeting UCLA labs.