Hello GW, Welcome to another installment of Campaign GW’s weekly newsletter!  In case you missed the previous newsletter, you can check it out here . We want this newsletter to serve as a central point for our community while our eco reps are scattered around the world, and we welcome your thoughts and ideas . In addition, if you know someone who would like to start receiving the newsletter, please share this sign-up link with them. We are a student organization under the umbrella of Facilities at GW with a focus on sustainability and student outreach. As we navigate this challenging time, CGW wants to provide a resource to help get us all through the remainder of the semester. Our Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook will continue to be updated with remote events, news, and activities. We hope that you are able to stay safe and healthy, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions or concerns. Sincerely, The Campaign GW Team

happening this week: Fast Fashion Discussion - Wednesday 4/14 @ 7pm What can we do now to attempt to fix past misdeeds or prevent future ones? Can ‘fast fashion’ exist without having a major environmental impact? CGW is hosting a discussion based on “ The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion ,” an episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act. First, watch the episode- it’s available on Netflix or here on Youtube . Then, join us on Zoom TONIGHT to talk about the future of the fashion industry. Sign up here for the invite link.

Movie Night Talkback - Sunday 4/19 @ 7pm

Plastic waste is an issue around the world. In the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a shared "plastic island" offers a glimpse of what may be our future if we don't adopt a more sustainable solution. Watch the movie “ Isla De Plastico ” on YouTube beforehand, then join us via Zoom on Sunday at 7pm Eastern time for a conversation about plastic waste, its effects on the environment, and what we can do. Sign up here for the invite link.

activities & links of the week

Practicing sustainability at home is a great way to channel restless quarantine energy into positive change. Check out this step-by-step DIY compost bin tutorial here for a way to start bringing environmentally friendly actions into your everyday life.

For those of us missing museum visits, you can find art collections from museums around the world here . Check in on your favorite works and take advantage of the database to explore collections across the nation from the comfort of your home.

If you’re active on social media, it may feel like that everyone you know has transformed into a master chef over the past few weeks. If you’re looking to step up your cooking (and Instagram) game, all cooking classes on this website are free through the month of April.

Right now, it’s important to be informed and keep yourself and others safe. But it’s also important to take care of your mental health. If you’re looking for tips on how to take care of the mental health of yourself and others during this particularly challenging time, read the World Health Organization’s post here .

VOLUNTEERING FROM HOME

Check out these opportunities to scan or proofread with Bookshare, a fantastic project that works to make books accessible to all. Go here to help transcribe handwritten notes by U.S. Supreme Court Justices. With your assistance, researchers can gain a better understanding of how legal policies are formed by SCOTUS.

CUTE ANIMAL CORNER

If you're seeking your daily dose of adorable content, look no further! One can simply never have too many cute animals on their social media feed. Now you can follow Bear , another CGW intern’s exceptionally sweet cat, on her Instagram .

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See you next week,