Monthly Newsletter
March 2021
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The Climate Action Plan Emission Reduction Strategies (CAPERS) team formed in 2019 to help with the town of Princeton’s Climate Action Plan. Since then, CAPERS has been working with Sustainable Princeton and the town’s environmental planning committee to implement key actions in different areas of the plan - energy, energy efficiency, storm resilience, etc. The Office of Sustainability received funding from the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) and the High Meadows Foundation Sustainability Fund to support a Graduate Student mentor to provide analytic skills and support the undergraduate students involved with CAPERS. We recently interviewed the CAPERS mentor, Nic Choquette-Levy (pictured), Graduate Student in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, to learn more about what CAPERS has been up to recently and how current Princeton students can get involved!
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During Wintersession, the Office of Sustainability hosted two workshops for the campus community on the topics of Environmental Justice (pictured) and Climate Emotions. Wintersession is a two-week experience for Princeton University community members to experiment and explore through unexpected, active and intriguing non-graded learning and growth opportunities.
The Office of Sustainability's Communications Assistant, Jack Sullivan '22 interviewed the organizers of both workshops to recap their experiences and takeaways, as well as highlight upcoming events and programming that build from these efforts.
Learn more:
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Planning has already begun for this year's Earth Month! Join us in celebrating our diverse communities, perspectives, and approaches to sustainability by hosting a virtual event or activity for the campus community!
Our theme for Earth Month this year is Environmental Justice. The Undergraduate Student Government's Sustainability Committee has a number of resources and tips for student organizations interested in being part of the celebration while the Office of Sustainability can also provide guidance for offices and departments interested in offering programming.
If you would like your event to be added to the official Princeton Earth Month calendar or have questions about Earth Month, please email Lisa Nicolaison.
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Sustainability in the Dining Halls Student Survey |
The following announcement is on behalf of the USG Senate's Sustainability Committee, the Office of Sustainability, and Campus Dining.
We hear you, and we want your feedback as we move forward to reduce waste and make our campus more sustainable. This short survey (should take no more than 2 minutes) is entirely anonymous unless you choose to share your email to be entered into a raffle (!) for one of five reusable utensil kits (!!!) from Princeton's Office of Sustainability. To be entered into the raffle, please complete the survey by 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, March 16.
The survey contains *short* sections on reusable utensils, reusable containers, and general feedback.
The Office of Sustainability and/or the Undergraduate Student Government will release updated survey results periodically, to stay transparent and accountable to you all. Please feel free to reach out to Sustainability Chair Mayu Takeuchi at mayut@princeton.edu if you have any questions, comments, or ideas.
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Weekly Listening Circle for Climate Distress |
University Health Services hosts a weekly Listening Circle for undergraduate and graduate students on Fridays at 2-3pm EST. The Listening Circle offers a supportive space to help students recognize and process any intense emotions around climate change and environmental justice issues. Led by Alexandra Crowley, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
To attend, contact Alex Crowley. To request accommodations contact Alex at least 3 days in advance.
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Free Menstrual Cup Giveaway - Coming March 21! |
In just a few weeks, we will be sharing a sign-up link for any Princeton undergraduate or graduate student to receive a FREE menstrual cup from OrganiCup. Subscribe to our weekly student newsletter so you don't miss out on the announcement!
Stay tuned for more information about the giveaway as well as programming and events related to reproductive justice and more!
Sponsored by The Office of Sustainability and the EcoReps, the Women*s Center, University Health Services and the Peer Health Advisors, USG Sustainability Committee, USG Menstrual Products Task Force, Students for Reproductive Justice and GSG
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Tigers Go Green Blog Highlights |
Tigers Go Green is a sustainability news and information platform curated by the Office of Sustainability and Princeton’s EcoReps. TGG covers campus, local, national and global sustainability stories and shares information for readers to take action on any scale. Interested in contributing to Tigers Go Green? Contact the Blog Editors!
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Welcome to “Your Favorite Spot,” the video series where Princeton University students, faculty and staff write about their favorite outdoor spot on campus and, through the magic of video, we transport you there. This series is narrated by Claire Wayner '22.
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The Dinky
Jill Dolan, Dean of the College, wrote to us about her favorite spot on campus, sitting outside the Dinky on University Place. Dean Dolan shared that "Being at that edge of campus makes me feel connected to Princeton the University and Princeton the town, and reminds me of my commitment to both and beyond.”
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Princeton Sustainability Committee Meeting |
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Zoom meeting
The fifth Princeton Sustainability Committee (PSC) meeting of the academic year will feature an update on the Sustainability Action Plan from our campus partners who will present progress highlights and challenges from the past year.
PSC meetings are open to all Princeton students, faculty and staff and are hosted by the Office of Sustainability.
Advanced registration is required.
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Carbon Pricing in the Real World |
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Virtual Zoom meeting
Seminar, panel discussion, and student engagement session
Hosted by Jesse Jenkins and moderated by Robert Keohane
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
5:10 PM – 6:00 PM student engagement session
Sponsored by Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, in partnership with the Niskanen Center and is co-sponsored by the Environmental Defense Fund and Princeton University’s Center for Policy Research in Energy and the Environment
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Defining cumulative impacts and environmental justice communities: Implications for state and federal environmental justice policies |
Monday, March 22, 2021
12:15 PM EDT
Virtual Zoom meeting
Speaker: Ana Baptista
Ana's research and professional practice focuses on environmental and climate justice. She works directly with impacted communities and coalitions to support the advancement of community led alternatives to achieve environmental justice.
Advanced registration is required.
Sponsored by the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment, High Meadows Environmental Institute and the Office of Sustainability
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Due to the virtual nature of campus, many events have been recorded and are available for public viewing. We invite you to catch up on any virtual events you may have missed! Below you will find video archives from The Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) and High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI).
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