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Sustainability at Fresno State has always been driven by students, whose passion and advocacy both in and out of the classroom have fueled meaningful changes in our community. We holistically define sustainability, encompassing human and ecological health, social and environmental justice, and a better world for all generations to thrive. We are kindly requesting donations to support class or extracurricular student-led sustainability projects so that we can empower our students and community to demand a more sustainable world.
In 2023, Fresno State declared the intent to become “a model for advancing social, economic and environmental progress regionally, nationally and globally by providing an accessible, transformative education; researching critical issues; and producing a generation of diverse leaders.” With your support, we can move one step closer to making this a reality for our campus
Your tax-deductible donation would be instrumental in providing our students with opportunities to make actionable changes both on and off campus and gain valuable experience in sustainability education, outreach, and engagement. Even the smallest of donations will go a long way in helping our students plan and execute high-quality sustainability experiences. Please consider supporting us as we create a more sustainable Central Valley.
Highlights of student engagement around sustainability efforts on campus:
Did you know Californians, on average, throw away 290 Olympic-sized pools worth of plastic each day? Plastic breaks down and hurts underwater ecosystems and impacts our public health. TIP: Refuse plastic products or things wrapped in plastic and opt for biodegradable options.
The EPA estimates that 30% of methane emissions from landfills come from the breakdown of food waste. Methane is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere, which contributes to global climate change. TIP: Eat all of your food and leftovers, and compost any food scraps along with yard trimmings to create healthy soils.
The apparel industry is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, which is projected to increase by 50% by 2030, and also consumes 930 trillion liters of water each year! TIP: Only buy new clothing if absolutely necessary, buy secondhand as much as possible, and donate old clothing to a place you can trust will resell your items.
In just the last year, 47 wells have run dry in Fresno County, 59 wells have run dry in Madera County, and 20 more wells have run dry in Tulare County due to dwindling groundwater resources beneath the Valley floor. TIP: Advocate for groundwater sustainability through your local groundwater sustainability agency and reduce groundwater pumping when possible.
You understand sustainability. You embody generosity of spirit and have the power to make waves. Waves that carry belief, hope, and movement. Action is key and together we will build a better tomorrow.
