Environmental Justice

Yes – I Saved That Couch’s Life!

Posted on June 16, 2015September 21, 2022 by Sergio Rodriguez

As the semester came to an end, I decided to join the couch-(and other treasures)-saving crew, otherwise known as Clean Sweep. Clean Sweep is an initiative through Pomona College’s Sustainability Integration Office to reuse, reduce, and recycle students' waste and divert it from the landfill. Not only that, but we help the housekeeping staff by making sure that when they have t...

Living Downstream

Posted on October 3, 2012September 21, 2022 by Jenessa

In my Environmental Justice class, we have been discussing the widespread use of chemicals in almost every aspect of our lives, from pesticides to toxic waste to being part of everyday materials like plastics. Many of these chemicals are toxic and potentially carcinogenic, and the regulation of them unfortunately does not always prioritize public health over economic benefits....