Greenovation Forum: The Water We Eat-Exploring the role of water in the production of food

This forum will feature presentations from Dr. Ayelet Gneezy, Professor at the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, and Barry Logan, owner of La Milpa Organica Farm.

Date: Tuesday, May 12 2009
Time: 4pm Reception, 4:30pm Program Begins
Location: UC San Diego's Faculty Club

For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Greenovation Forum website:
Greenovation Forum

Contact: Michelle Jensen, mijensen@ucsd.edu or 858-822-2521

Earthweek @ UCSD 2009!

Here is a list of events going on during the week of April 19-25.

Monday, April 20
UC San Diego Bicycle Commute Challenge Begins (four week challenge lasting April 20- May 15)
John Muir "I Pledge" Week Begins
Trash Short (10 am - noon, Town Square)
Organic Lunch (Cafe Ventanas at ERC)
Chalk Walk Art (Muir Quad)

Tuesday, April 21 - Organic Food Day
E-waste Collection (7:30am - 2:30pm , location TBD)
John Muir Birthday Celebration (12:30pm, Muir Quad)
Think Global, Eat Local: A Taste of San Diego County (4-6pm, Great Hall)
Organic Dinner (Ocean View Terrace)

Wednesday, April 22 - EARTH DAY - Public Service Day
Organic Breakfast (Plaza Cafe at Revelle College)
Organic Breakfast (Foodworx at Sixth College)
E-waste Collection (7:30am - 2:30pm, location TBD)
Tree Planting (10am - noon, various campus locations, contact Jess Wall at jess.wall@gmail.com to participate)
Triton Green Job and Internship Fair (11:30am - 1:30pm, Career Services Center Plaza)
Organic Lunch (Sierra Summit at Muir College)
John Muir Organic Luncheon (Price Center East Ballroom)
Sustainability Awards (3:30pm, Student Services Complex Multipurpose Room)

Thursday, April 23 - Alternative Transportation Day
Bicycle Breakfast (7am - 10am, Gilman Information Booth)
E-waste Collection (7:30am - 2:30pm, location TBD)
Green Machines (10am - 2pm, Warren Mall) - Green vehicle exhibit
Environmental Careers Panel (2 - 3:30pm, Career Services Center - Horizon Room)
Organic Fine Dining (Canyon Vista at Warren College)

Friday, April 24 - Sustainable Lifestyles Day
Organic Snacks (7am - 2pm, all dining facilities)
The Green Scene: Film, Fashion, and Philanthropy (5pm - 9pm, The Loft at UC San Diego)
Muirstock (3pm - 11pm, Muir Quad; music festival)

Does your roommate have awful morning breath?

We cannot deny that everyone has smelly breath when they wake up in the morning. Fortunately, you can prevent halitosis from developing throughout the day with simple, natural, and environmentally friendly methods!
Up to 90% of bad breath starts in the mouth, so keeping your mouth clean (especially your tongue) goes a long way.

Besides brushing and flossing:

1. Drink WATER! - drinking water keeps your mouth hydrated, producing more saliva that helps clean away bacteria that causes bad breath.

2. Eat Parsley - opt for the organic-certified

3. Scrub your tongue - either with your toothbrush or a recycled-plastic tongue scrubber, such as Preserve Tongue Cleaner.

4. Rinse your mouth- there are plenty of mouthwashes that are natural and organic without all the harsh chemicals (including alcohol). Try Jason Mouthwash Power Smile, which cleans with perilla seed and zinc.