Join Us Tomorrow Night for Earth Hour

Earth Hour is an internationally celebrated event that aims to reduce energy usage. Sustainability also sees this as an opportunity to DISCONNECT from our computers and RECONNECT to each other. If you'd like to support a high quality of life for future generations and rest your eyes from the LED glare,

COME OUTSIDE AND PLAY WITH US!

Other ways to celebrate:

Take a nap

Get laid

Sit in the dark and do nothing

Make shadow puppets on the wall with a flashlight or candle

However you celebrate, please turn off your lights for one hour. Sustainability Committee and the planet thank you!

(And stay tuned for more on-campus events pertaining to energy use!)

Food Waste Challenge Starting This Month!

Did you know...

And meanwhile...

1/5 US children struggle with hunger

The best option is to avoid wasting food by limiting the amount you buy and put on your plate. After that, additional steps can be taken:

The Soka cafeteria already sends all food wastes from the kitchen to become compost--which new food can be grown in. However, food wastes from our plates cannot be composted unless they are separated. This would be too much work for the cafeteria, so it will not happen unless we learn to separate out our own wastes before putting away our plates.

LET'S RESOLVE TO WASTE NO FOOD IN 2O14!

Please support ED's FOOD WASTE CHALLENGE! Look for information in the cafeteria and on Facebook. 

Upcoming Events for the Month of October

Upcoming Events

This page will be updated throughout the month, so keep checking back for updates! 

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October is Bra Recycling Month

Support the fight against breast cancer 

and 

help divert waste from landfills! 

If you have bras that are gently used or unworn, you can mail them to the 

Bra Recyclers to redistribute to shelters and underdeveloped countries. If your bras are falling apart, send them to the Bra Recycling Agency to be pulverized into carpet padding. If you're feeling crafty and adventurous, you can try making a bra purse. For more ideas for how to reuse your unmentionables, check out this webpage. 

The Soka Instructional Garden (SIG)
Weeding Wednesdays: 4:45 - 5:45 pm every week
Garden Party Sundays: 10 am every week

On Friday the 18th there will also be a celebration of the full moon there, which means music, silliness, and some biodynamic planting! Don't know what this is? Swing by and find out!

Meetings
Sunday October 6th
Sunday October 20th
7:11 pm
Game Room

CicLAvia
Sunday October 6th
Environmental Department can no longer offer transportation for Soka students, but we still encourage you to find a way there to check it out on your own. Find the details here.

The Solar Decathlon at Irvine Great Park
The event goes from October 3rd-6th and 10th-13th
Friday the 11th is the career fair. On Saturday the 12th there will be a bus leaving Soka at noon and returning at 3:30 pm. Waivers must be submitted to Yona by Thursday the 10th. Details can be found here.

Keeep It Wild 

Saturday the 19th

It's down at the canyon's official entrance off the road that's the short cut to Alicia: technically a walkable distance if you're willing to get up early.You have to arrive by 7:50 a.m. in order to be able to start working at 8:00 a.m. since you have to sign a waiver with the rangers each time. Chelsea and Masae are both willing to drive--first come first serve!

Community Symposium 
on Decommissioning SanOnofre

Saturday the 19th

1:30-4:30 pm

For more information check here.

LA Green Festival
Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th
The cost is $10 for a day pass. We are not providing transportation, but we recommend taking the metrolink out of Laguna Nigel if you are interested. Find more information here.

Upcoming Events for the Month of September

Upcoming Events September 2013

Saturday September 21 - California Coastal Cleanup Day

When? 9 am - noon
Where? Registration for our local branch of this event will be at:
Aliso Viejo Ranch
100 Park Avenue
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Each year, the California Coastal Commission hosts a beach clean up. This year, Aliso Viejo is also doing a cleanup of its trails and creek.

Please Note:
• Wear appropriate clothes including closed-toe shoes or hiking boots (no sandals or open toed shoes)
• Bring gardening or work gloves if you have them
• Bring sunscreen and a hat

For more information and if you would like to preregister for the event, please contact the Environmental Division at (949) 425-2538

Sign up before 1 pm tomorrow (9/19)!

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Sunday September 22 - Club Expo

When? 1-3 pm
Where? In and outside of the cafeteria

Clubs and departments will be strutting their stuff for you guys. This is your opportunity to sign up for official emailing lists...like for ED's emailing list, perhaps? This is the fastest, most organized way for us to share information with all of you about our meetings, events, protects, and policy endeavors. All the cool kids are doing it.

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Monday September 30 -- Eco Film Screening, "Making Room for Koalas"

When? 7:30 pm
Where? Pauling 216

Q&A with co-producer after the film, who will be flying in from Australia!