Where Change Begins

On this episode of “Where Change Begins,” Join one of our student assistants, Jonah, for a discussion of aquaponics, an agricultural system that grows crops and fish together in a connected system. Hear from the UB Engineers for a Sustainable World club as they speak about their efforts to bring aquaponics to our campus.

On this episode of “Where Change Begins,” one of our Climate Justice Student Assistants, Maria Arango, discusses zines, a craft used for sharing information, and connects them to the history of climate justice and her own work. Listen to the episode below!

In this episode of "Where Change Begins", our student run podcast, Madison, our UB ReUSE Student Assistant talks about thoughtful consumption while discussing the UBReUSE, a student-run campus waste diversion program that captures goods during move-out that are useful but no longer wanted or needed by their owner and connect these materials with new owners and reduce the amount of stuff going to landfill.

In this episode of "Where Change Begins", our student run podcast, Kiara, this week's host, sits down with Madison to learn more about her role as previous SSIT (Student Sustainability Impact Team) member and now the UB ReUSE Student Assistant. They discuss how our the UBReUSE program supports circularity on campus and benefits both students and the planet by diverting items from the landfill! 

In this episode, Kiara sits down with Lily to explore her experiences and responsibilities as a Food Systems Student Assistant. They dive into how our work at UB Sustainability supports sustainable food systems on campus. Tune in to hear firsthand insights from Lily!

Dive into the third episode of our new season of "Where Change Begins"! Join Fatema, our HIRED Boutique Student Assistant, as she discusses smart cups and how they help tackle the tremendous amount of single use plastics in the beverage industry. Listen to the episode below!

Dive into the second episode of our new season of "Where Change Begins"! Join Lily, our Food Systems Student Assistant, for part two of her podcast, "The History of Farming" as she continues to explore the roots of the United States Industrial Agriculture System and further unpacks the story behind our food. Listen now!

Dive into the premiere episode of our new season of "Where Change Begins"! Join Lily, our Food Systems Student Assistant, as she explores the roots of the United States Industrial Agriculture System and unpacks the story behind our food. 

Join our student assistants for a festive episode as we explore ways to make the holiday season more sustainable! From eco-friendly gift ideas to reducing waste during celebrations, we’ll share practical tips, inspiring stories, and creative solutions to help you embrace the joy of the season while caring for the planet.

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In this episode, we sit down with Ava, our Zero Waste Student Assistant, to chat about the recent Climate Celebration and Yard Sale at UB. We’ll explore the event’s impact on the campus community, the importance of giving second-hand items a another life and how you can get involved!