Welcome to the EcoNews Bulletin— a bimonthly newsletter published by our Pomona EcoReps. This newsletter is a way to help people integrate sustainability into their daily lives through information (relevant articles) and action (recipes, DIY's, art submissions, and tips). For more information (or to submit an article), email EcoReps@Pomona.edu or follow the EcoReps on .
Friday, April 2, 2021
Though the EcoReps’ annual event raising awareness on water use efficiency, WaterWise Week, is not possible in its traditional format this year, it is important to remain engaged with reducing on-campus water consumption for when we return.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Recycling is often celebrated as an easy way to incorporate sustainable action into your daily life. However, the full story of recycling is much more complicated than we are often taught.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The Zero Waste movement has been picking up steam. What exactly is it and how can you get involved?
Thursday, March 18, 2021
I sat down to interview my fellow first-year, EcoRep, and friend, Diana Castellanos, to ask about her journey with composting and how it has influenced her. She shares tips and reflections on composting.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
As the Zero Waste movement gains traction and the Zero Waste market has emerged, I was forced to reckon with my zero waste practices and purchases. I question: has capitalism completely absorbed zero waste?
Monday, March 8, 2021
Many consumers take for granted that food does not just simply appear. The transportation and the production of food heavily contribute to the world’s CO2 emissions, which begs the need for us to be more aware of where our food comes from.
Friday, March 5, 2021
Though the impacts of industrial agriculture in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption are well-known, the true effects of these operations on both ecosystem and human health go much deeper than this.
Friday, March 5, 2021
This 3-Ingredient Tomato Pasta is full of rich and natural flavors, and the process is simple. The recipe combines my passion for cooking that reduces food waste. I hope you will enjoy it!
Friday, March 5, 2021
This healing, protein- and vitamin-packed power bowl is super adjustable to what is in your fridge and only takes 30 minutes to make. Hopefully, this recipe destigmatizes the idea that vegetarianism is hard, flavorless, or lacks nutrients.
Friday, March 5, 2021
How can we reframe food sustainability to include issues of food apartheid and food sovereignty? "Black Femmes in the Fight for Food Justice," a webinar from Harvard's Chan School of Public Health, sought to answer this.