Sustainability
Graphic by Sachi Kitajima Mulkey.
Planet Forward Correspondent | UC Berkeley
In this podcast, Stephen Mulkey, a former president of Unity College in Maine, discusses the financial and ethical considerations for an institution divesting from fossil fuels.
(Courtesy of Maria Zaharatos)
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies
The story of how one non-profit is bringing climate change awareness to children with engaging books and educational materials.
Celia Ledón at the Innovation Center at George Washington University. (Erica Wortham)
George Washington University
Cuban artist and costume designer, Celia Ledón, works with George Washington University students in preparation for an upcoming installation at the Kennedy Center’s RiverRun Festival.
Tote bag designs by Cael Parker.
Virginia Commonwealth University
ModiMask is the solution to the excess medical mask waste produced by the Covid 19 pandemic that takes used masks and repurposes them into durable handmade tote bags and backpacks.
Illustrations by Sachi Kitajima Mulkey.
Planet Forward Correspondent | UC Berkeley
How three Indigenous teachers in California are fostering the future for native plants and educating others on how to build a reciprocal relationship with nature.
Outreach and education manager at Arcadia Farm, Juan Pablo Echeverria, gives a tour of the sustainable agriculture non-profit. (Alyssa Landolfi)
George Washington University
In this photo essay, learn how one non-profit focused on sustainable agriculture is addressing the issue of food deserts in Washington D.C.
(Courtesy of Candace Clark)
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Hannah Krantz and Aleena Fayaz speak to Candace Clark, a Ph.D. candidate at Tuskegee University, in this high-spirited podcast that discusses the importance of black voices in climate solutions, sustainable housing, and much more.
Each basketball season, UConn's Office of Sustainability and UConn Athletics partner to host a Green Game Day at Gampel Pavilion to promote recycling and engage with the community. (Maggie Singman)
University of Connecticut
How the world of athletics can lead the charge in addressing climate change at the game day level and beyond.
A discarded mask was one of the many types of litter resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Andy Mabbett/Creative Commons 4.0)
Northwestern University
From neighborhood cleanup to city-wide effort, Cleanup Club Chicago organizes volunteers in an effort to address plastic litter pollution.
Fashion designer, Ngwane Liz poses at Down Beach Limbe wearing an up-cycled dress from her "NWF" collection. (No Waste Factory)
Mandela Washington Fellow
The cost of staying fashionable goes beyond the price tag to the environment. Sustainable Fashion designer Ngwane Liz is reversing the fast fashion trend by patching pieces of tossed clothes into new garments.