CHS Waste Accountability
Hospitals and research facilities generate some of the most complex waste streams of any institution. In the U.S. alone, academic medical centers can produce millions of pounds annually, posing significant…
Sustainability Action Research
SAR Projects
Sustainability and Waste Management at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management
UCLA’s Anderson School of Management hosts a large number of events each year, many of which feature food and beverages. According to the Executive Director of Building Services, Alexa Danes,…
Audiovisual Equipment Sustainability
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…
Surplus Goods Management
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…
Reusable Container Study
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…
Arts and Architecture Team: Resource Acquisition and Waste Management Analysis of UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture
The Arts and Architecture SAR team will work closely with Arts and Architecture students to perform an audit of supplies used by students throughout the duration of their degree. Methods may include interviews with art students and professionals...
Sustainability Communications Team: Assessing Efforts to Educate the Campus Community About UCLA’s Sustainability Initiatives
The Sustainability Communications team will be assessing the the effectiveness of UCLA Sustainability’s current methods of communicating with the campus community. The team aims to determine which channels of communication…
UCLA Health Team: Piloting a Sustainability Certification Process Within UCLA Health for Individual Departments
Across the UC system and within UCLA, there are many comprehensive sustainability policies. However, UC Policy can be confusing, complex, and inaccessible, and not all departments within UCLA Health understand…
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Team 2022: Understanding the Intersection of EDI and Sustainability
As UCLA continues to develop its Sustainability Master Plan and determine what sustainability initiatives and programs would be most beneficial for UCLA students. As sustainability grows on campus, the university…
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.
Synthesizing and Assessing an Environmental Framework for UCLA Licensing Agreements
Our Research Project focuses on how we can incorporate environmental standards into ASUCLA Licensing protocol.