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A map marking all of the buildings that accept batteries to recycle.
Where and what to recycle on campus As the annual Earth Day celebration approaches, Long Beach State has several places on campus where students and faculty members can recycle materials such as bottles, cans, paper, and food waste.
By Ashley Ramos Writing Instruments
There are a number of writing instrument recycling boxes located throughout campus. Acceptable items include: • Permanent markers • Highlighters • Markers • Mechanical pens • Pens If you would like to arrange a pick-up of a full box, please contact sustainability@ csulb.edu.
Batteries
Faculty, staff, and students can recycle rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries at several locations throughout campus. It’s important to dispose of batteries properly because batteries contain toxic materials that can contaminate the air, land, and water. Departments that generate large quantities of batteries should contact Environmental Health and Safety to request a special pick up.
Other recycling items Toner and Inkjet Cartridges
Toner and inkjet cartridges should be recycled by placing used cartridges inside the replacement cartridge box and sent through intercampus mail to Receiving and Mail services. If you do not have the box, place it in a plastic bag and leave a note saying “for recycling.” The address is 1331 Palo Verde Avenue Long Beach, CA 90840-5801, and can be contacted at recievingandmailservices@ csulb.edu
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Along with the programs above the university also has programs to recycle: • Greenwaste (tree trimmings, leaves, etc.) • Scrap metal • Wood • Inerts (asphalt, block, brick, ceramics, clay, concrete, dirt, and plaster) • Packing peanuts • Shipping pallets • Cooking grease • Construction/Demolition debris • Tires and motor oil Clean polystyrene packing peanuts can be donated to the 49er Shops Bookstore so they can be reused for packing books and merchandise. To donate items contact Clint Campbell, the contract administrator and facilities manager at clint.campbell@csulb.edu
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ULYSSES VILLA | Daily Forty-Niner
Since 1969, oil spills has impacted the ocean, partly due to offshore drilling.
Where we stand six months after Southern California’s most recent oil spill By Xochilt Andrade Staff Writer
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t’s been six months since Huntington Beach, off the Orange County coast, experienced the largest oil spill since 1969, and although time has passed, this disaster event became a lesson to remind coastal communities about the hazards of offshore drilling. When local Orange County residents first woke up to a strange odor emitting from the ocean Friday morning on Oct. 1, 2021, they weren’t fully aware of the situation until authorities notified the public the following day that an oil pipe had ruptured. At that point, the oil had already begun its deep dive into Huntington Beach waters. According to the Huntington Beach oil response webpage, an estimated 25,000 gallons of crude spilled into the Orange County coast from the torn pipeline four and a half miles from shore. It was connected to one of the sister offshore oil platforms named “Elly.” What followed the rupture was a series of beach closures, the cancellation of the third Pacific Airshow Date, and a resurgence of questions directed towards offshore drilling. This past October, a Long Beach press release stated there was no water quality threat in Long Beach, and as “currents continue to pull south from Huntington Beach and not toward Long Beach, beaches and swimming areas will remain open.” According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 44 major oil spills have occurred in U.S. waters where over 10,000 barrels (420,000 gallons) of oil were spilled. The largest in California history was the Santa Barbara oil spill that took place in January and February of 1969, spilling over 100,000 gallons of crude. The detrimental effects of oil spills on wildlife are one of the reasons these disasters call for so much attention. After the Orange County spill, an estimated 28 oiled living birds were collected by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network with another 45 others found dead on arrival. Oil spills affect wildlife by destroying the water repellency of shorebirds’ feathers and the heat insulating ability of fur-covered animals. Without quick action, wildlife affected by crude either drown, suffocate, or freeze to death. Amplify Energy along with its secondary agencies Beta Operating Company and San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company were charged with negligence in the Orange County oil spill due to their pipeline construction disturbing oceanic wildlife life, according to the Biological Diversity press release. In addition, this environmental disaster led to the issue of crude finding its way into politics. “This disaster is exactly why I’m leading the bill in Congress that would end all new offshore drilling along our Southern California coast,” said California Representative Mike Levin on Twitter. According to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, California is a prime consumer of petroleum products and ranks as one of the top five oil consumers worldwide. The state produces 45% of the oil it consumes, and 20% is derived from offshore drilling. As per the Bureau of Land Management, California reaps a $1.35 billion economic benefit from oil and gas production on public lands. Cleanup for the Orange County oil spill reached a conclusion by end of December 2021 as determined by state officials. However, the long-term effects of the oil spill remain to be seen.
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Earth Day is not the only day that people celebrate nature and cherish the environments people call home.
Photos by CHRISTINA MERINO
Importance of the earth to noneurocentric cultures By Christina Merino Opinions Editor
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hroughout the world, different cultures have their own ways of celebrating the earth and advocating for the conservation of the environment. The U.S. dedicates the month of April to bringing awareness to sustainability and how to be more eco-friendly in everyday life. Likewise, at California State University, Long Beach students can attend different events during the month to learn about the university’s efforts to go green. On April 22, Earth Day is celebrated in the United States, falling on the same day or day of the spring equinox throughout the rest of the world, according to National Geographic. Many cultures have a special relationship with the earth, not only on this annual holiday. For people of non-eurocentric cultures, the earth plays a role in religion, tradition, celebration, and more. In Japanese culture, there is an ancient religion that is still practiced by at least five million people today called Shintoism. According to the United Religions Initiative, followers of Shintoism believe that spiritual powers exist in the natural world. Participants of the religion believe that spirits called “kami” live in natural places such as in animals, plants, stones, mountains, rivers, and people (dead or alive). In Native American tribes, their rituals and practices are heavily influenced by nature. Certain parts of each tribes’ rituals can be different but they are all closely connected to the land. In tribes like those of the Plains, men would establish a relationship with a divine element or power for good fortune during life. The degree to which the power of nature is individualized differs among various tribes. Pacific Islanders and their culture hold a deep connection with the earth as well. Their view of nature as sacred becomes a view of life, but a way of life as well, according to a 2005 article written by Rachelle Dickie in the Journal of Undergraduate Research. This can be seen in their myths, traditions, ceremonies, speech, and respect for nature. Dickie wrote that Pacific Islanders believe people belong to the land and not the land to the people, and with this have gained a strong sense of identity. People within cultures like these are those who are passionate about protecting our planet and its future. Respecting their traditions and listening when they are advocating on the subject is a way to learn more about their culture and how to take care of our planet.
A pair of turtles sitting by the lake (above). The koi fish pond at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (below).
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Our dirty beach
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n 2019, Long Beach was voted fourth dirtiest beach by Heal the Bay, an environmental non-profit focused on water quality within L.A. County. Then in February of 2021 there was a 222,542 gallon sewage spill that closed all the beaches in Long Beach, according to Heal the Bay. I decided to walk from Balboa Avenue to 56th
Place. It’s a .3 mile walk and at the end my 13 gallon bag was half filled. It’s important to keep the beaches clean because the ocean regulates our climate and temperature because it distributes heat across the globe. The ocean also absorbs over 90% of the heat and approximately 30% of carbon dioxide emissions produced by human activities, according to Marine Conservation Institute.
Beach clean-ups in April Saturday, April 16 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Justin Rudd’s 30 minute Beach Cleanup at Granada Ave. Belmont Shore Friday, April 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Surfrider Foundation Long Beach Chapter at Belmont Pier Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Earth Day Clean Up at Belmont Pier
From left, a candy wrapper stuck in seaweed. From above, 3 Musketeers and a straw, mixed in other sea debris. From right, a mask covered in seashells and leaves left on the beach.
Trash collected at the beach after a .3 mile walk.
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Events to look forward to around campus ULYSSES VILLA | Daily Forty-Niner
On Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Seth Maxwell will speak at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. By Andrea Lopez Staff Writer
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alifornia State University, Long Beach officials celebrate Earth Day all month, leaving plenty of time for students to find an event they are interested in and learn from student speakers. The events that are planned will be free for students. On Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., “Sustainability Speaker Series: Seth Maxwell” will be held in person
at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. The event will cover how Maxwell began the process of his two nonprofit organizations, Thirst Project and Legacy Youth Leadership. The event will also cover how Maxwell has brought justice and equity to the communities that need it most. Lot G4 will be available for free parking for attendees. Students with a desire to learn about eco-friendly cooking can attend the “Eco-Friendly Cooking for Beginners” presentation. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, April 14 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. The event will be hosted by CSULB’s resident dietitians. Students can expect trail mix
banana muffins, basic sauteed greens, and a buddha bowl on the cooking menu. Recipes and a set grocery list will be emailed to those who have registered for the event. Later this month, the “Green Generations Showcase” will be held in person from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m on Thursday, April 21 in the Earl Burns Japanese Garden. The eleventh annual Green Generation Showcase will provide a fun night for students, faculty, and Long Beach community members. Live music and appetizers will be provided and the event will celebrate sustainability-themed student research and creative projects from different disciplines.
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Local and campus organizations will be in attendance as well as green businesses, to educate how to create a more sustainable environment in Long Beach. For those interested in art, “How to Save a Planet: Printmaking for Earth Day” will be a fun and informative event for attendees. Students from the CSULB Printmaking Club will be joined by students from the Art 370 Printmaking course to make “How to save a planet” blocks. Their art will be printed on tote bags to be given away, but students are welcome to bring a garment to have the design printed on. The event will be held in person in the courtyard outside
of the Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 22. The final Earth Day event will be held on Monday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Dig it! The Secrets of Soil” will be in the Hall of Science room 110. Students will learn the secrets of soil and the importance of keeping soil healthy. A closer look into the soil and its inhabitants will provide a hands-on experience. Registration for the Earth Day events is highly encouraged for students. For more information on more sustainability-centered campus events, visit the CSULB Sustainability website.
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Odes to Mother Earth produced at CSULB Earth Day inspires students to explore the importance of the planet in their written works. By Christal Gaines-Emory Arts & Life Editor
Nature’s Hospitality
Big Sur
By Tomisin Uwuole
By Lillian Li
nature’s my playground
There is a certain quality of divinity amongst the trees,
the earth brings me home branches gently beckon at me
The feeling of a place glorious in its own existence, untarnished and completely still.
leaves to fingertips the sun as always, dazzles Me. the lake offers light drips. nature’s my playground
When I sit amongst the trees I contemplate the absence of humanity: This is the absence of humanity.
the earth brings me home
This is what it means to be unmarred by the stain of its folly
nature’s my playground
To be exalted, mighty, and alone.
and earth is our home. I look out toward the end of the world, and I often think of the limitations of man Of an expanse of impossibility Rite of Spring By Rachel Jacobs Let us riot Like the
Of milky sea swirling around a solitary spire of rock. I would love to stay, And become one with the trees.
Rite of Spring
Of decay, and morning dew, and an existence unscarred
This is not
Nature is rarely so kind.
Joyous; We hurt her Foundation. And spring cannot Return amongst Your petty war. The flowers will Bloom, The trees will Blossom. But there is Nothing beautiful In this
The Sun’s Embrace By: Tomisin Uwuole At the tail end of sunset the moon beckons at me like a lullaby to a child I’m spellbound in her gaze her afterglow, a soft reminder of the sun’s embrace, as her aura gently caresses me till dawn.
Return of Spring.
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The sun rises at Junipero Beach in Long Beach.
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The future of the Earth is in our hands The damaging effects of climate change started with us, but practicing resourceful alternatives could help our home recover.
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limate change has been an ongoing issue impacting Earth for decades due to shrinking glaciers, polluted beaches, and rising temperatures. While many of these events were caused by humans, we can also start taking the right steps to achieve sustainability to help the environment. In November 2016, California voters approved the statewide single-use carryout bag ban where retail businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and liquor stores would no longer provide plastic bags to their customers. However, they continued selling reusable plastic or paper bags for 10 cents, according to Cal Recycle. The statewide plastic bag ban was initiated for customers to start bringing their own reusable shopping bags and help reduce the “harmful impacts to oceans, rivers, lakes and the wildfire” as well as waste management, according to the National Conference of State Legislators. When the California plastic bag ban was first approved, I worked at a grocery store and either had customers who didn’t mind bringing their own bags because it was “better for the environment” or others who hated paying for bags because they’d forget to bring reusable ones. Personally, I like bringing my Trader Joe’s reusable bags to their store because not only do they have a variety of cool designs to choose from, but it also feels great knowing I am contributing toward sustainable shopping. California droughts are caused by extreme warm and dry weather for the past two decades and make it difficult to “manage the environment,” according to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Additionally, over 240 Californian freshwater species have either become endangered or extinct due to rising temperatures causing drought stress. In order to help reduce water waste, the Save Our Water campaign recommends Californians practice water-saving efficiency tips such as installing low-flow showerheads and keeping out rain barrels to collect water for gardens during the dry season. Gardening has never been my thing, but it definitely is my mother’s. During the March 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, my mom started spending more time in her garden because it helped keep her busy during these overwhelming times. She loved watering her plants but resourcefully would do so by having about a dozen buckets in our backyard for the rain to collect. Not only was she keeping her plants healthy, but she was also helping reduce our water bill in a resourceful manner. So, instead of pointing fingers at who’s responsible for climate change, let’s take the initiative in coming together to help Mother Nature heal even with something as simple as gardening.
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Green culture is built on lies of omission The fight to save the planet isn't a fair one. It's time to stop pretending that it is. By Isabel Silagy Community Engagement Editor
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few weeks ago, I sat in a classroom and listened to a pair of sustainability experts give a guest presentation on how CSULB students can solve the climate crisis. They told us to buy hybrid cars. To shop at expensive sustainable clothing brands. To not travel by plane, ever. Their tone-deafness was shocking. Telling a room full of broke, overtired college students to go buy a Prius and never wear clothing from stores we can actually afford? Right. When I left the classroom that day, I felt intense frustration and resentment about what they didn’t tell us. These experts didn’t mention that the industries that pollute the most - steel, shipping, and aviation - regularly dodge climate legislation. Or that just 20 fuel companies are responsible for one-third of all carbon emissions in the world. Or that China’s greenhouse gas emissions have nearly quadrupled in the last few decades, and now emits 10% more than the U.S. and the European Union combined. The list of environmental travesties committed by countries and corporations is endless and is the driving force behind our current climate crisis. Yet, the narrative of green culture places the responsibility of fixing the planet on individuals. Don’t get me wrong — I fully support actions that we can personally take to reduce our carbon footprints. Use a reusable water bottle, walk or bike places when you can, and turn off lights when you leave a room. But we are kidding ourselves if we think that banning plastic utensils and not shopping at Forever 21 is going to fix the environment. No matter how many climate infographics you post on your Instagram Story, China is going to keep building coal plants. No matter how many Teslas are sold, the U.S. will still buy and produce insane amounts of oil. No matter how trendy veganism becomes, the animal agricultural industry will still pollute our air. The harsh reality is that we, as everyday people, do not have the ability to fix the planet. There are people who do have that power — but they’re not us. They’re the politicians who receive millions in campaign donations from oil and gas compa-
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The future of our planet is not solely reliant on individuals but mostly on the corporations and politicians who don’t do enough to fix it. nies. They’re the land developers who are making billions off of deforestation. They are the same people who shove ‘green’ products down your throat that, actually, aren’t that environmentally conscious at all. Did you know that solar panels only have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years? Once they expire, they are often thrown into landfills and sent to rot in developing countries because it’s too expensive to recycle them, according to the Institute for Energy Research. Worse yet, these improperly discarded solar panels leak toxic waste that harms the environment and human health. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, it estimates that by 2050 there will be nearly 80 million metric tons of solar panel waste in the world. And solar panels aren’t the only problem.
According to PEW, the increasing popularity of electric cars is putting stress on state power grids, the systems that produce and deliver electricity. Due to increased electricity demands from electric cars, states are having to increase electricity production and potentially raise energy prices. Like solar panels, electric car batteries expire and are highly dangerous to recycle. The Environmental Protection Agency found in a 2021 report that the batteries caused hundreds of fires in recycling facilities between 2013 and 2020. But of course, these are not the things we are taught. We are just told by companies, influencers, and politicians to be concerned with the environment and buy green products without concern for if they work, or who can even afford them. It’s no secret that green
products are much more expensive than conventional products. Low-income and middle-class people cannot afford to pay such high prices for organic groceries, sneakers made from recycled materials, or install solar panels on their homes. Environmentalism is a movement historically led by wealthy white people who do not have trouble affording green products. They also do not face the same climate threats to their homes or live next to refineries and landfills. Working-class people and people of color are facing the immediate consequences of climate change and cannot afford green products, but their voices are not heard. World leaders and climate activists fail to acknowledge that everyday people cannot carry the weight of environmentalism. Either individuals cannot afford to
get involved, or they get discouraged by the lack of results they see for their efforts and fall out of the green movement. Their discouragement is real. The insurmountable challenges that green efforts face are real. It is irresponsible for leaders and advocates in the green movement to withhold the truth about how unfair this fight is. Concern for our environment is good. We should care what happens to our planet. Green culture is nice — in theory. But I am tired of activists trying to convince me that if I drive a Prius, never buy a cheeseburger again, and wear $200 Reformation jeans climate change will be solved. The destruction of the planet is in the hands of industry and world leaders who care far more about growing their fortunes and staying in office than leaving behind a livable planet.
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The earth should be kept in mind in the sports industry.
It’s time for sports to go green Economic sustainability has become such an important topic in today’s world. While many fields have implemented certain eco-friendly practices, the sports industry has slowly been finding ways to spread awareness. By Jason Reynoso Staff Writer
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arth Month is upon us as we are now in April. That means more awareness to keep the Earth green. But what does it mean to keep the Earth green and why is it so important? For starters, there is a good chance that we have all heard of certain, specific terms such as “pollution” and “global warming” right? Basically, it means taking steps to slowly but surely eradicate both of those common problems that keep surfacing that prevent us from getting the job done. Now, we have all heard what steps we should take whether it’s volunteering to pick up trash at your local beach or park and so on and so forth. With the topic of economic sustainability being more relevant than ever, it was only a matter of time before sports would also pick up on it. To prove this, some professional teams have already implemented eco-friendly practices. The Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball have been diverting their waste from plastic to paper and recycling all materials. This ultimately led to the entire city of Pittsburgh following in their footsteps. The Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association went on a more technological route. They installed LED lights in their home court arena (Golden 1 Center) Long Beach State athletic director Andy Fee is finding ways to become more sustainable and eco-friendly by working with both student-athletes and their partnerships. When it came to sustainability in the school’s athletic department, he said it is, “An area we’re starting to look at.” One key thing that stood out to me while talking to him was that he understands the significance of sustainability and before approaching the situation, it is very important to first be aware and educated on the matter. He also sees this as a valuable opportunity in which they can build and expand. Sports can finally have a say in this. Sports can finally have a say in this. As a matter of fact, now that we’re starting to come back to campus he sees that this is the best time to take action. They can reset the conversation about their expectations to improve their sustainability. Cooperating with their partners at Nike to help them with ideas of what steps they need to take since they also practice sustainability (for example, they have supplied professional sports teams with sustainable jerseys) will give them the knowledge they need to take that huge leap that is required for them to make vast improvements. Whether it’s the jerseys and resources that the school’s athletics programs give to their players or what they give the fans at concession stands, their ideas and efforts will have an impact on both of those things. Something that he brought up was that the school was going to start implementing sustainable games starting next spring with the help of the campus and other local nonprofit organizations that are in sustainable fields. The entire purpose of these games is to bring awareness about being eco-friendly to the fans that come to watch the games. It’s also to encourage people to do their part to keep their environment green. “We’re doing our part will you join us?” Did fee say this? In all LBSU athletics games, the teams will be wearing jerseys and shoes that are made out of recycled materials. Concession stands will also be supplied with sustainable food trays, forks, and even napkins. An idea to help promote the games is a giveaway of free t-shirts, just like the ones that
are worn by both teams, which will be given to the first 1,500 fans in attendance. The idea for these games came from the student-athlete leadership group. They wanted to get more involved and thought this is one of the many ways they can give back to their community. These games can not only encourage but also educate fans on the importance when it comes to sustainability. In the world of school athletics, it’s more than just the team or the school. It’s about the community that they are a part of. Andy stresses that if student-athletes and the community work together and do their part it can spark a large movement in which more and more people will want to volunteer to help. “It takes a village to make a big change.” Fee said.
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