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Sustainable Travel

May 2013

Transportation services department brings sustainable programs to students, faculty, and staff at SCU

In order to help SCU achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2015, the Transportation Services department has worked to bring a number of sustainable transportation options to campus. Read about Zipcar, Dero Zap, and more in this highlight of sustainable transportation at SCU.
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Also in this issue

Former Deputy General Counsel of the EPA builds climate leaders at the Santa Clara School of Law

A past Deputy General Counsel of the EPA and Professor of Law at the University of Vermont, Professor Tseming Yang brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in climate change and international environmental law to the law faculty at SCU. Read about how Yang got started in environmental law and about how he is helping to build the next generation of climate leaders on campus. Full story »

News and Events

Nominate someone for the Sustainability Champions Award
May is Water Awareness Month
Saturday garden workday at the Forge
Life After SCU: Entertain on a budget
Movie night at the Forge
TOMS Style Your Sole
Bike to Work Day
Composting workshop at the Forge
Invasive Species in the Bay Area
California Water Policy-Who Gets What and Why Full story »

Did you Know?

SCU is located just across the street from a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus stop. Hop on Bus 22 to head to downtown San Jose, and check out all the museums, theaters, and concerts this area has to offer. Read more about how, when, and where to catch Bus 22. Full story »

Take Action

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to transportation. REDUCE: pollution by trip-chaining | REUSE: books about reduce, reuse, recycle | RECYCLE: use a certified Green Car Wash | RESPECT: your health with the AIRNow Mobile App. Full story »

Please suggest future content

Have a suggestion for a program or initiative we should highlight? A person we should profile? Want to make sure your news or event is included next month? Please contact the Office of Sustainability with your idea/suggestion.