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The debate about Christmas trees continues
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As Christmas approaches, many people are preparing for the holiday by buying presents, hanging up lights and most importantly, buying a Christmas tree. With these transitions, the classic debate of whether a real or fake tree is more environmentally friendly is resurfacing. There are some obvious benefits to a fake tree, such as the…
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Thousand Oaks Plans for a Sustainable Future
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The city of Thousand Oaks held their tenth meeting on Sept. 24 with the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) working on the planning and policy document that guides development, enhancement and conservation in Thousand Oaks. Walker Wells is an employee of Raimi + Associates, an urban design and research firm assisting in the development…
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Recycling policies remain unclear
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Our campus is filled with blue recycling bins in nearly every classroom; however, there is no guarantee the waste in these bins will be recycled. James Wei, head of maintenance, explains that if items are marked in a recycling container, his staff has been instructed to not touch it. “With the creation of the…
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Champions for change: students defend the needs of local environment
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As an AP environmental science teacher, Robert Martin has seen many students with genuine concern for the environment. As an instructor, he considers education a key role in informing people about daily decisions. “Being responsible environmental citizens is something that I think every student should at least have some exposure to if we hope…