Website: sustainableworks.org
Phone: 310-458-8716
Email: sgp@sustainableworks.org
Address: 1744 Pearl Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Sustainability Center)
Workshop Resources
Syllabus/Workshop Schedule
Participants agree to adhere to the outlined requirements on this sample syllabus to successfully complete the Workshop.
Workshops are offered every fall and spring semester (usually starting after the third week). To sign up, go to the Sustainable Works Student Greening Program. The signup button will become active during the registration period.
There are online and in-person classes to choose from. Please select the best workshop time and location. Register early, because space is limited. If you are put on a waitlist, check your emails later in the week. More workshops may open up during registration.
Weekly Breakdown
Workshop #1: Introduction - Complete "Before" survey and write down results from the Ecological Footprint Quiz.
Workshop #2: Water - Implement 3 Water Action Items, Read Energy Chapter
Workshop #3: Energy - Implement 3 Energy Action Items, Read Chemicals Chapter
Workshop #4: Chemicals - Implement 3 Chemicals Action Items, Read Food Chapter
Workshop #5: Food - Implement 3 Food Action Items, Read Waste Chapter. Look up a personal care product on the "Skin Deep" Database
Workshop #6: Waste - Implement 3 Waste Action Items, Read Shopping Chapter
Workshop #7: Shopping - Implement 3 Shopping Action Items. Volunteer form due. Complete "After" survey to see how you've improved. Turn in any make-up assignments to student leaders by next week.
Workshop #8: Transportation and Wrap Up - Make-up assignments and "After" survey are due.
Worksbook
Read the Chapters as assigned on the syllabus or above on the Weekly Breakdown section. Click a chapter to download:
- Intro Chapter
- Water Chapter
- Energy Chapter
- Waste Chapter
- Shopping Chapter
- Chemicals Chapter
- Transportation Chapter
- Food Chapter
- Conclusion Chapter
Surveys
- Before Survey must be completed by the second workshop meeting. To complete this survey you must first take the Ecological Footprint Quiz.
- After Survey must be completed by the last workshop meeting. To complete this survey you must first take the Ecological Footprint Quiz.
Volunteer Opportunities
Students must complete 3 hours of community service with an organization on the community service list provided. If you are unable to complete the it, please speak with your Workshop leader regarding the option of 3 at home projects.
Community Service Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are listed below, remember to always register early (3 weeks beforehand is recommended to guarantee your spot. Take your volunteer form with you to the event to get it signed. Volunteer hours must be a minimum of 3 hours.
- Volunteer Form - Print and get it signed at the event.
- TreePeople: View TreePeople's volunteer calender. Select a time slot that you can attend and register to volunteer. Make sure the event is a minimum of 3 hours long.
- LACompost: View LACompost's volunteer calender. Select a time slot that you can attend and register to volunteer. Make sure the event is a minimum of 3 hours long.
- Garden School Foundation: View the volunteer calendar. Select a time slot that you can attend and register to volunteer. Make sure the event is a minimum of 3 hours long.
- Amigos De Los Rios: View the volunteer calendar. Select a time slot that you can attend and register to volunteer. Make sure the event is a minimum of 3 hours long.
- Surfrider Foundation: View the volunteer calendar. Select a time slot that you can attend and register to volunteer. Please make sure you complete 3 hrs of community service total.