No General Meeting this Week---COME OUT TO THE FARMER'S MARKET & Volunteer!

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Trojan Fresh Market THIS THURSDAY!!!

Thursday 11-4PM, Alumni Park

Come out to volunteer! 9-11AM for set up or any time from 11-4PM during the market to pass out free recipe cards and promote our upcoming clothing drive! Email our Farmer's Market Chair Meera at dahyabha@usc.edu your availability to help out by Wednesday.

Also, PLEASE invite all your friends to our facebook event for the market.

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Cool events to check out this week...

The Marshall Society and Business Lab is hosting its monthly Lunch and Learn on Thursday, November 19th from 11:00-12:30pm in VKC 156 and there will be FREE LUNCH! This event is open to everyone and anyone so please feel free to RSVP and invite your friends.

The guest speaker will be Craig Scott, Product Planning Manager - Environmental Vehicles at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Craig Scott holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and heads the team of designers that create Toyota’s environmental vehicles, including the hybrid Prius. Toyota spends an average of nearly one million dollars an hour on R&D to develop the cars and technologies of the future - cars that deliver higher fuel economy with lower vehicle emissions. Ten percent of Toyota’s U.S. sales are hybrids and Toyota has sold nearly 75% of all the hybrids in America so far. Craig Scott plays a vital role in the success of Toyota’s green vehicles. Come hear about what future plans Toyota has for green vehicles!

RSVP for the event at https://marshallapps.usc.edu/mems/?eventId=1176

For more information visit our Facebook Event Page:http://bit.ly/3disYe
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Environmental Volunteer Opportunities THIS SATURDAY!

November Friends and Neighbors Service Day

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer with fellow Trojans? Want to help the local community? The November Friends and Neighbors Service Day will take place on Saturday, November 21st (8am-noon) .

Friends and Neighbors Service Days are one‐day volunteer projects designed to introduce members of the USC community to social service agencies that address social, political, and cultural issues found in Los Angeles. These service events take place on Saturdays throughout the school year and provide a great opportunity to meet fellow students as well as get involved in the surrounding community.

On November 21st, students, alumni, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to volunteer at sites throughout the Los Angeles community. The projects for this service day will revolve around various social issues including:

· Art and culture

· Beautification

· Environmental

· Friendly visiting

· Shelter

· Youth

To sign up for this service day, please visit this our website and fill out the registration form. If your student organization would like to participate in this service day as a group, please contact the Volunteer Center directly via telephone at 213-740-7012 or via email at volctr@gmail.com.

No general meeting this week--come out to our documentary screening instead! (details below)

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MY OWN TWO FEET Documentary Screening THIS Week!

(co-sponsored with USC Snow Sports Club)

When: Thursday, November 5th, 6-8PM

Where: VKC 100

What: documentary depicting snowboarding and the adventurous life it affords while reducing our carbon footprint; more information can be found athttp://leewardcinema.com/

Event includes delicious food from Organic to Go & free raffle prizes! You don't want to miss it!

Note: if you would like to help Theresa put up our posters for the event email her at tkurth@usc.edu by tomorrow!

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Farmer's Market last week was a success...big thank you to everyone who came out to help! The canvas totes and recipe cards were a hit. Stay tuned for more opportunities to volunteer at the market this month.

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Community Garden Update: We are in the process of submitting a proposal for a community garden on campus. Environment First and Calpirg are heading the project (with the support of USG and the sustainability council) and we're hopeful that anyone interested in heading up the project will join us in our efforts this year. Details to come at next week's general meeting.

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Let's become America's Greenest Campus Contest! (details below)

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hello USC Green People,

We need your help asap to try and pull off a last minute win in the America's Greenest Campus Contest. All you need to do is register here: http://climateculture.com/americas_greenest_campus/. Make sure to register with your usc.edu email. It takes 30 seconds and you can learn a ton on the Climate Culture Web site about reducing your impact! Please forward this to all your friends to help us go viral and pull off a huge last minute upset!!!!

Cheers,

Matthew Oden

USC | Sustainability

Program Manager

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SIGN UP: BEACH CLEAN UP

When: Saturday October 17th, 9:30 AM-12 PM

Where: Playa del Ray Beach

Respond with your RSVP & spread the word! All are welcome to join (carpool space permitting:))

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events to check out this week:

Monday 9/28

7pm in Zumberge Hall (ZHS) 118

The Sierra Club’s Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign here at USC is having a
Kick-Off Meeting for all students, alumni, and other campus community
members interested in working to move USC and L.A beyond coal energy to
renewable energy. There's gonna be free food!

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Tuesday 9/29

Presented by Engineers without Borders.

Jonah Reynolds gives an overview of Earthship Biotecture and update on the latest in sustainable design and construction. Carbon zero buildings by the leaders is sustainable, green buildings, Earthship Biotecture. http://www.earthship.org

Date:	Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	University of Southern California Taper Hall of Humanities - Room 202
Street:	3501 Trousdale Pky.
City/Town:	Los Angeles, CA

email kbase@earthship.net to RSVP or RSVP via facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134152589377&index=1

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High Textbook Cost Awareness: Textbook Monster

Trousdale 10-2pm, Tuesday Sept. 29th

CALPIRG raises student awareness about the cost of textbooks. Have students sign petition urging USG to endorse making textbooks cheaper. Come sign our petition!

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Wednesday 9/30

Students Talk Back: Brown Bag Lunch Series

Obama and Climate Change: Energy, the Environment, and Congress’ Next Challenge

11:30am-1pm (Program begins at 12pm)

Senior Commons Room (enter through EVK cafeteria)

Free lunch will be served.

Sponsored by: The Unruh Institute of Politics, Department of Political Science, The Daily Trojan, PSA, College Democrats and College Republicans.

Congratulations to our new FANTASTIC officers!

Will Roper, External Communications Chair

Theresa Kurth, Communications/PR Chair

Meera Dahyabhai, Farmer's Market Chair

Alison Lerner, Earth Week/Special Events

Don't forget, the first officer meeting is Thursday, 6PM in VKC 105. See you then!

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DOWNLOAD AN ECO FONT (& remember to recycle those empty ink cartridges)

Tired of paying ridiculous amounts for printer ink cartridges that never seem to last long enough? Check out www.ecofont.eu. I came across this free font download over the summer and found it to be a great way to reduce ink consumption. Try out the free download and see for yourself!

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Check out these new environment organizations & opportunities...

Earth Aid (www.earthaid.net <http://www.earthaid.net/> ) has developed the
first free service that enables individuals to track their electric, gas,
and water usage in one place online, receive customized tips to help them
save, and earn rewards if they save-points that they can redeem for
discounts at local businesses. This fall, we are launching a University
Organizing Fellowship to empower students to work on the front lines in the
fight against climate change in their communities, and in the process, we're
providing training on a variety of topics, from community organizing to
event planning and more. For students interested in issues of energy and
environment, Earth Aid's cutting-edge measurement technology, vision of
sustainability, and commitment to metrics-based organizing will provide a
valuable and rewarding experience. The deadline to apply is Friday, October
2, and we're accepting applications online at
http://www.earthaid.net/action_center/university_fellows.

Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Check out www.ecosurfvolunteers.org!

Interested in traveling to South American over winter break to work on sustainable development projects? Check our USC's newest environment club, The USC Global Environmental Brigades (www.uscenvironmentalbrigades.org)

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SIGN UP: BEACH CLEAN UP

When: Saturday October 17th, 9:30 AM-12 PM

Where: Playa del Ray Beach

Respond with your RSVP & spread the word! All are welcome to join (carpool space permitting:))

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SEND US EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS!

We will send out a weekly newsletter by Sunday night and post the contents on to our blog (www.uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com). If you have any announcements please send them in by the end of the week and we'll be sure to include them in the newsletter.

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E1 Calendar Overview
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:

Thursday: First Officer Meeting, 6PM, VKC 105
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

THIS WEEK'S GENERAL MEETING: Sept. 17th @ Founder's Park, 6PM

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Katherine Heiland, Co-President, heiland@usc.edu
Riti Chandiok, Co-President, ritichan@usc.edu

Thanks to everyone who came out to our first meeting with some great ideas. This week we want to choose a couple of events to focus our attention on for the semester and get planning! Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening.

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APPLY FOR AN OFFICER POSITION

Thank you to everyone who applied for an officer position. Officers will be announced this Thursday at our general meeting. We'll be accepting applications until Tuesday for those of you who may have forgotten to send us your interest! You are welcome to apply to all openings, but in particular we are looking for greater interests for the positions of Farmer's Market Chair. Responsibilities are below...

Farmer's Market Chair

Internal Communications (secretarial position, send our weekly newsletter)

External Communications (public relations, liasion with other organizations)

Earth Week Chair (plan and coordinate earth week events for this spring)

Special Events (whatever you want it to be! whether you want to plan a movie screening or guest lecture, we are open to your ideas)

Please send us a paragraph describing your interest in the position and why you would be a great fit by THIS TUESDAY! _____________________________

SEND US EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS!

We will send out a weekly newsletter by Sunday night and post the contents on to our blog (www.uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com). If you have any announcements please send them in by the end of the week and we'll be sure to include them in the newsletter.
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TROJAN FARMER'S MARKET THIS WEEK!

Thursday, Sept. 17th

Alumni Park

*DETAILS on volunteer opportunities to come

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Welcome Back to E1!

Environment First meets every other Thursday @ 6:00PM in Founder's Park OR VKC 105

No General Meeting this week-enjoy your long weekend!
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Katherine Heiland, Co-President, heiland@usc.edu
Riti Chandiok, Co-President, ritichan@usc.edu

Thank you to everyone that came out Thursday for our first meeting of the year! There were lots of great ideas generated, and we look forward to working with each of you to make our goals a reality.

Our main goals for this semester include:

1. Improving recycling program on campus

2. Introducing composting to dining facilities

3. Educating students on sustainability

4. Increasing community outreach through monthly philanthropy events

5. Encouraging increased energy efficiency for buildings on campus

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APPLY FOR AN OFFICER POSITION

In order to achieve these goals, we are going to need your help! The best way to take

an active role in Environment First is to hold a position where you will be given responsibilities matched to your interests. We want to make sure you get out everything you put in to this organization. The current open positions include:

Farmer's Market Chair

Internal Communications (secretarial position, send our weekly newsletter)

External Communications (public relations, liasion with other organizations)

Earth Week Chair (plan and coordinate earth week events for this spring)

Philanthropy Chair (organize monthly volunteer project in greater LA area)

Special Events (whatever you want it to be! whether you want to plan a movie screening or guest lecture, we are open to your ideas)

Please send us a paragraph describing your interest in the position and why you would be a great fit by next Thursday, September 10th. Feel free to apply to multiple positions!

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SEND US EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS!

We will send out a weekly newsletter by Sunday night and post the contents on to our blog (www.uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com). If you have any announcements please send them in by the end of the week and we'll be sure to include them in the newsletter.
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MOVIE SCREENING: Crude, the Price of Oil

This Wednesday, Sept. 9th

SCA 112, George Lucas Building

RSVP @ http://www-cntv.usc.edu/about/events/event_2009090281080.htm

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E1 Calendar Overview
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Crude Movie Screening in SCA 112

deadline to turn in your filled up petitions to Riti, email us when you are done with them so we can arrange a pick up time/place
Thursday: deadline for Officer Applications
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

Newsleaf 4/26

Hey Earth Lovers!

We hope you're surviving life post-Earth Week! Thanks so much to everyone who helped volunteer or participated in Earth Week!

We need one more person to step up for the E1 Co-Prez position! We have loved being your Co-Presidents this past semester and hope you will continue to pass down our love for the environment. Shoot us an email at USCenvironment1st@gmail.com by Wednesday with a short paragraph about yourself if you're interested!

The USC Center for Sustainable Cities is hosting a Cities and Climate Change Conference on Thursday, April 30th from 9AM-5PM at the USC Davidson Conference Center. Sounds like an amazing opportunity to explore how we can build better cities and how the green economy can relieve the pressure on the disadvantaged. Registration required. For more info, go to: http://www.usc.edu/sustainablecities/iccc.html.

Check out SC for H.O.N.V.O. (Healthy, Organic, Nutritious, Vegan Options) @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85247604248. They are in support of bringing healthier food options to USC. Even if you aren't a vegan, help show USC how important it is for the students to get organic foods in our dining halls and on campus restaurants. More info below.

Melody&Jacob

Also below, see the details on this week's screening of Garbage Dreams at the Newport Beach Film Festival. See the flyer attached for more information.


Amy Aronson, SC for H.O.N.V.O.

Hello all,

My name is Amy Aronson and I am working with fellow student Justin Feldman on the SC for H.O.N.V.O. (Healthy, Organic, Nutritious, Vegan Options) Campaign. Our goal is to show Trojan Hospitality that there is a demand for more vegetarian and vegan options on campus, and that although vegetarianism may not be the majority for USC students, it is the responsibility of Trojan Hospitality to provide accessibility to healthy eating choices for all students. We are currently working on a letter-writing campaign to Trojan Hospitality to get their attention and show them that there is a demand for healthy/vegetarian/vegan options on campus. We would greatly appreciate your support and solidarity, which you can show by writing an email to Trojan Hospitality. Attached is a template for a letter requesting more vegan options on campus. You can follow this template exactly, but it may be more effective to customize the letter to your liking.

Please email this letter to Hilary Cooper (hcooper@auxiliaries.usc.edu), Patrice Barber (pbarber@usc.edu), Jeffrey Miller (millerj@usc.edu), and Scott Shuttleworth (shuttlew@usc.edu). It would also be great if you could CC me (amyearonson@gmail.com) and Justin Feldman (jifeldma@usc.edu).

On a very important side note, Justin and I had an unfortunate incident at EVK today. We discovered that a tamale that was clearly marked as VEGAN was actually full of chicken. It is clear that Trojan Hospitality and the dining halls on campus do not take dietary restrictions, lifestyles, and food allergies seriously. If you agree that this is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE, please let Trojan Hospitality know!

Thank you for your time and Happy Earth Day!

Sincerely,

Amy Aronson

GARBAGE DREAMS

"Filmed over four years, GARBAGE DREAMS follows three teenage boys - born into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village. It is the home to 60,000 Zaballeen, Arabic for "garbage people."
The Zaballeen survive by recycling the city's waste. These entrepreneurial garbage workers recycle 80% of all the garbage they collect, creating what is arguably the world's most efficient waste system.
When the city they keep clean suddenly decides to replace the Zaballeen with multinational garbage disposal companies, the Zaballeen community finds itself at a crossroads. Face to face with the globalization of their trade, each of the teenage boys is forced to make choices that will impact his future and the survival of his community.

When asked what she hopes to accomplish with Garbage Dreams Mai replied, "I hope that the film brings new awareness to the issue of trash/recycling but in a new way, not just as a pressing environmental issue, but as a global phenomenon and a way of survival for much of the planet's poor."

I firmly believe that this film should be seen by as many people as possible. Garbage Dreams is the kind of film demands a reaction, or at the very least a self-examination. Take a look at what others are saying about this provocative and powerful film:

HEALTHLINE
http://www.healthline.com/blogs/exercise_fitness/2009/04/fast-fitness-recycling-and-movie.html

THE AUSTINIST

http://austinist.com/2009/03/17/sxsw_film_review_garbage_dreams.php#comments

IFC (The Value of a Garbage Can in Austin, TX)

http://www.ifc.com/videos/sxsw-2009-the-value-of-a-garbage-can-in-austin-texas.php

THE ROYAL GAZETTE

http://www.theroyalgazette.com/siftology.royalgazette/Article/article.jsp?articleId=7d93c2f30030024&sectionId=80

We hope you will view this as an opportunity not only to help educate people about environmental stewardship; but to encourage new ways of thinking about sustainable living, overcoming adversity, and the value of the human spirit.

Thank you in advance for your help in spreading the word about the arrival of this film at the Newport Beach Film Festival. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Joyce Cha

www.garbagedreams.com
To find out more information about where to purchase tickets and for screening dates and times at the Newport Beach, follow this link: http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.c

Go Trojans! Go Green!
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Environment 1st
University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
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