This page was last updated as of February 9, 2026
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This page details the SMCCCD Sustainability Team's current projects, updated on a quarterly basis.
Sustainability Discovery Hub Grand Opening!
Sustainability Discovery Hub Grand Opening!
Please join us for the grand opening of the San Mateo County Community College District Sustainability Discovery Hub. After years of hard work, thousands of hours put into the vision & planning, our Sustainability Discovery Hub is finally open! Please join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by time to explore the new space in B1-140, interact with the exhibits, and enjoy light refreshments.
The ribbon cutting will be held at College of San Mateo Building 1-140 on March 4 from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Zero Waste Updates!
Zero Waste Updates!
Here's the ZWA summary Last semester, the District Sustainability Team trained 31 new Zero Waste Ambassadors. Seven students were from Cañada College, 14 from College of San Mateo, and 10 from Skyline College. With three returning ambassadors, this brought the total number of Zero Waste Ambassadors in the District to 34.
Together, students volunteered 14 hours in campus dining halls, helping their peers sort out lunch waste correctly. This effort kept more than 26 pounds of food scraps and other compostable materials out of the landfill.
This semester is alreaady off to a great start with 21 students from Skyline College's SAGE club participating in a waste audit. There will many additional ways to participate this Spring in waste sorting shifts, dining hall waste audits, and campus Earth Fest events.
Earth Fest is coming up!
Earth Fest is coming up!
The Sustainability team is excited to announce the dates for Earth Fest 2026!
4/15 at College of San Mateo
4/22 at Skyline College
4/23 at Cañada College in partnership with the Eco Elegance fashion show
Stay tuned for more information!
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