Earth Day

Meet at the EH&S table and help us clean our campus by participating in our Tobacco Waste Clean Up event, led by our EH&S team. You can be a part of the movement to eliminate trash pollutants by collecting trash and cigarette butts in the surrounding areas of the UCLA Health medical centers in Santa Monica, West Hills, and Westwood.
 

Prizes will be awarded to the person or team that collects the highest volume of cigarette butts. Don't
miss out on this opportunity to make a difference!

Volunteering Opportunities

Join UCLA Health Sustainability and Green Team members in planting
trees throughout the month of April with TreePeople(Link is external). Tree planting can and urban greening helps improve
local air quality, reduce the heat island effect, and promote the human-nature connection. Or help clean up our beautiful beaches of harmful plastics by volunteering with an organization like Heal the Bay(Link is external). 

Your voice and your time matter – contribute towards environmental conservation and justice in your community

 Plant based diets are up to 50% less carbon-intensive than eating meat. 

 Take advantage of public transit options, organize a carpool, or ride your bike/walk when you can in order to reduce your emissions.

Bring your own bags to the grocery store; refill staple foods from bulk food containers; bring your own coffee mug and water bottle for refills at work. 

Help prevent methane emissions from landfilled food waste by composting at home and at work.

Upgrade to LED bulbs at home, or request updates in your office. Turn off lights when you leave a room to avoid waste. 

Use a timer for your showers and turn off the water while brushing your teeth or lathering your hands, while also keeping best hygiene practices in mind. 

Avoid printing documents at the office and at home unless necessary, convert to electronic processes, and print double-sided.