Washington State University

Wellbeing

Environmental Wellbeing Resources

On Campus

Center for Civic Engagemen

Environmental stewardship (restoration, conservation, and sustainability initiatives), Community development (contribute to increased human/economic potential of community), and Public education.

 

509-335-7708
cce@wsu.edu

Environmental Health and Safety

Public Health, Environmental Management System, Workplace Safety- Occupational Health & Safety

509-335-3041
Email: EHS@wsu.edu

Materials and Resource Management

General Storage, Disposal of Surplus, Sales and Auctions toWSU Departments, Agencies, & Non-profits

509-335-4630

Wellbeing Program

Green workshops, Green consulting, Green Living Guide, Green Bike program,Set The Trend Campaigns. 

 

509-335-7101
 wellbeing@wsu.edu

In the Community

Environmental Science Club

Green Fund, Education about environmental impacts students can help avoid

509-999-2622

 

Palouse Conservation District

The Palouse Conservation District will be offering voluntary, incentive-based programs for students to assist landowners and agricultural operators with the conservation of natural resources throughout the District. These volunteer programs demonstrate the positive impact volunteers can have on the environmental health in their community.

509-332-4101

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

Watersheds Program, Environmental education, Community Food Systems, Green transportation options

208-882-1444

 

Sustainable Agriculture Club

Local food, Local CSAs (including the WSU organic farm), community gardens in Pullman, and the dining centers' efforts to bring local agriculture into the menu will be featured.

206-321-3613

On the Web

Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Environmental Health, Toxic Substances & Environment, Data & Statistics, Campaigns & Programs

United States Environmental Protection Agency - EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people

Craigslist - Online community for buying and seeling used goods. Including housing information and larger online community.

Want even MORE information?

There are many websites and organizations within your community to learn more about going green.

Alternative Outfitters- is an online clothing store that offers animal friendly clothing. They offer alternatives to the fashionable clothing that calls for the use of animal skin and also sell shirts that promote a cruelty-free awareness.

Caring Consumer- this site includes lists of companies that do and do not test on animals is also lists PETA friendly reatails, guides to "compassionate clothing" and much more.

Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics- is a group that includes the Amercian Vivisection Society, the American Humane Association and Beauty Without Cruelty, USA. There are guides to purchasing products from cosmetics to household products.

Find Fair Trade Certified Products- This site will allow you to search for Fair Trade certified products in your area and at your local stores.

Go Cruelty Free- sponsored by the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) and has a very informative FAQ section that answers any questions you may have about staying cruelty-free. The group enables consumers to easily identify and purchase cruelty-free products.

Moscow Farmer's Market- Held in downtown Moscow at the Friendship Square Parking Lot. You can come down every Saturday during May-October from 8am-12pm.

Moscow Food Co-op- This site will give you the locations and hours of operation of the coop as well valuable links to recipes and information on how to become a member.

Treehugger.com: Get news, updates on lesislature that impacts the health of the environment, 'be green' lessons and information to make informed consumer decisions.

Washington State University Organic Farm- This link offers information about the location and times of the Organic Farm here at WSU as well as additional information on how you can volunteer and actively become involved.    

Washington State University Recycling Program- Learn about recycling in campus offices and residence halls, the public recycling station, recycling statistics, Recyclemania '07 and the WSU Waste Wise program.                             

Washington State University Small Farms Team- Another wonderful resource that provides helpful links and further information about CSA's and other small farms here in the state of Washington.

Washington State University Turkey Orchard- located just off of Airport Rd. this orchard is a seasonal U-Pick so check out the dates of availabilty as well as prices for produce.

USDA's National Organic Program - Additional information regarding national organic standards, consumer information, accreditation information, and more.

Upcoming Events

12/03 Blood Drive: Give back to the community by donati. . . More

Nutrition on a Budget : In this workshop we will provide you. . . More


Apple of the Day

Having trouble eating your 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day?  Try adding fruit to cereal at breakfast, snack on raw vegetables instead of potato chips, and sip juice instead of tea, coffee, or soda.

Zorba Paster M.D. Medical Ed. Top Health


WSU Wellbeing, PO Box 641830, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1830 | (509) 335-8732 | wellbeing@wsu.edu