Macalester Sustainability Office

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/IZsRLB1RCz

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Check out the first month of the EJ resource calendar for an overview of environmental justice, including how environmental justice relates to anti-racism and what Critical Environmental Justice (CEJ) theory is.
https://t.co/leM4p4FQ6I

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The Sustainability Office has just published two new Environmental Justice resources. Tune in to our new EJ curated list and calendar where you will find weekly recommendations, starting tomorrow, on various EJ topics.
https://t.co/KVgZmJi7bz

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Support Black folks not just with words but with our time and, when possible, money. This link contains an extensive list of resources to get involved through whether or not you can donate money; from nationwide funds you can donate to, to free legal help and much more!

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On instagram, please follow @blmatmac; your fellow students are doing incredible work including compilations of resources we encourage you to engage with.

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Racial justice is sustainability. In the past, the Sustainability Office has not done enough to go beyond white environmental issues; moving forward, we are creating a mission that centralizes environmental justice at its core.

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It is now more clear than ever that we cannot further that commitment without being an active ally to the Black Lives Matter movement, consciously being anti-racist, and working to dismantle white supremacy. We will not bury the injustices present in our world and on our campus.

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We wouldn't ask anyone to do this work for us, and let us know if you have suggestions or feedback that can help us move forward as we develop our mission, and we will take them to heart.

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@Cargill @BestBuy @Target @GeneralMills @TennantCompany Calling on members like you to ask @MN_Chamber: Whose future do you care about? #BigOil or the ppl of MN? Support common-sense climate legislation that saves energy. #MNChamberDoBetter

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Join us TODAY in a few hours (5-6 CDT) to talk about revising the Mac Sustainability Plan to include environmental justice and education as core values. Anyone is welcome to join; contribute your thoughts or just listen! Register Here: https://t.co/5gZerLyunQ

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Sorting your trash matters, but as RecycleMania continues, remember to keep in mind the bigger picture.

AND, if you want to be more engaged with zero waste or environmental justice? Answer the second question of the week for the chance to win a prize!
https://t.co/brctoKuvWg

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Did you know that 80% of people displaced by climate change are women? Women are more likely to live in areas with infrastructure easily damaged by climate events and tend to have less socioeconomic power allowing them to have a voice in how we respond to natural disasters.

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Environmental justice means that people shouldn't be affected disproportionately by changes to the environment based on income, race, or any other social factor. In order to address environmental injustices, widespread social movements are required beyond individual contributions

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Issue based campaigns at Mac: students advocate for change in 2020 https://t.co/5M8u75Vp3z

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Restoring former farmland: 'The system doesn't just bounce back' https://t.co/pZRnFljoll

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To mark Earth Day's 50th anniversary, @the_jennitaur, @JedediahSPurdy, Robin Wall Kimmerer, @RevYearwood, @Jamie_Margolin and @DenisHayes write about the past, present, and future of #EarthDay. https://t.co/FJgrtir5oR via @Sierra_Magazine

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Donating the clothes you don't want to the Free Swap and taking used ones instead of buying new is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.

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The Free Clothing Swap was a success! Thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday to drop off used clothes and pick up new ones.

#heymac #freeswap #zerowaste #sustainability

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And what's the best part about it??? You can get free clothes and other items at the Mac Free Swap EVERY DAY! The Free Swap is located in the garage behind the Sustainability Office on 1657 Lincoln, open every weekday 9 am - 4 pm. Stop by anytime!

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Suzanne has lead sustainability on campus for the past 12 years, earning Macalester national recognition for its sustainability efforts and positively impacting many students on campus. All are welcome to stop in and thank Suzanne for her service to the campus community.

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Please join us in a farewell celebration for Sustainability Manager Suzanne Savanick Hansen this Thursday from 3-5pm in the Loch, a brief program will begin at 3:30pm.