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Courtney Silver, second-year graduate biology major on the AS Sustainability Committee, emphasizes the fact that the "trash talkers" are going to educate students about composting. Photo courtesy of Courtney Silver.

‘Trash talkers’ spread the word about change to composting efforts

December 5, 2015
"Trash talkers" are student interns who stand near trash cans and inform the student body about which materials can be composted.
Mitch Hayes, a senior business project management major and managing for sustainability minor, has used his passion for nature to aid his five semesters of success in sustainability programs at Chico State. Photo credit: Malik Payton

Senior Spotlight: Student won’t let environment go to waste

Nicole Santos
February 26, 2015
Mitchell Hayes has devoted five semesters at Chico State to the Associated Students Sustainability program to ensure that events on campus generate as little waste as possible.
Janessa Mostow, assistant sustainability coordinator for the Associated Students Sustainability program. Photo credit: Lana Goddu

AS sustainability fund reinstated

Lana Goddu
November 9, 2014
The Sustainability Fund Allocation Committee is reinstated after being suspended in September. The sustainability fund will be open for students in February.