Carina Abernathy

The Lancet Countdown on health and plastics is an independent, indicator-based global monitoring system launched to track progress in reducing plastic exposures and mitigating their harms to human and planetary health. The system focuses on four key domains: production and emissions, exposures, health impacts, and interventions and engagement. The primary objective is to elevate health to the forefront of the plastics conversation and provide robust data for evidence-based policy making at international, regional, national, and local levels.

This EV Readiness Plan for the University of California, Los Angeles, aims to increase electric vehicle adoption across its campus community, including commuters, residents, and visitors, and to facilitate the full electrification of UCLA's fleet and BruinBus system. The plan is structured around key goals: meeting commuter charging needs, matching the university's fleet charging infrastructure requirements, and fostering strategic partnerships to advance EV adoption. It sets forth a framework of principles, goals, and objectives to guide equitable transportation investments, reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, and position UCLA at the forefront of new transportation technology through 2030.

The President's Initiative aims to achieve carbon neutrality in operations for the University of California by 2025. This will be accomplished through four key efforts: managing wholesale electricity supply, enhancing campus energy efficiency and renewable energy, optimizing natural gas and biogas procurement, and effectively managing environmental attributes. The initiative positions the University to be the first major university system to achieve this environmental milestone.

This report details the goals, practices, initiatives, and progress related to the UC Foodservices Sustainability Policy for the University of California, Los Angeles during the 2017-2018 period. Key strategic goals include achieving the UC Sustainable Practices Policy's target for sustainable food purchases, providing healthy and sustainable food options with educational outreach, utilizing third-party certifications for operational excellence, and implementing innovations to reduce food waste, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact across all campus foodservice operations.

This annual report details the progress of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Foodservice Sustainability Policy across its three main food providers: Associated Students UCLA, Housing & Hospitality Services, and the Medical Center. The plan's strategic goals include achieving 20% sustainable food procurement, offering healthy and sustainable food options with educational outreach, obtaining third-party certifications for operations, and continuously innovating to reduce waste and conserve resources. The report highlights specific initiatives and advancements made in 2015-2016, such as increased sustainable food purchases, expanded composting efforts, and the promotion of healthy eating and reusable alternatives.