Get Involved: Sustainability

Pitzer EcoReps is a student-led sustainability group dedicated to bridging the gap for students eager to engage in environmental initiatives at a college known for its top-tier environmental programs. 

EcoReps work in partnership with Pitzer’s Sustainability Committee to implement projects that reduce the campus carbon footprint while also fostering community engagement through events and collaborations with other environmental organizations. They also oversee ReRoom, an annual item collection and donation program that gives new life to items that would otherwise be discarded, providing sustainable resources for incoming students each fall.
 

EcoReps meets every Wednesday in the Grove House @7pm. 

Contact: 

• ecoreps@students.pitzer.edu
• @pitzerecoreps

The Committee on Sustainability is the portion of the Pitzer Student Senate charged with working in conjunction with relevant campus stakeholders to advocate for initiatives and policies that promote reduced resource consumption and environmental sustainability at Pitzer College and the Claremont Colleges. 

The Committee also hears proposals for projects from students, faculty, and staff, and is responsible for communicating with sustainability staff and stakeholders across the Claremont Colleges.
 

The goal of the club is to bring people physically into the garden space through events, workshops, art, or whatever else the community is interested in. 

No garden experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and passion to help fuel our food forest! The garden is fully student-run, providing all fruits, vegetables, and eggs to the Grove House Kitchen. 

If you are interested in joining the club, hosting an event, starting a project with us or maintaining your own garden bed please reach out!

Contact: 

• pzgarden@pitzer.edu
• @pitzerstudentgardenclub
   

The Robert Redford Conservancy (RRC) is a center for environmental education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary research focused on climate justice and sustainability. Students can engage through programs like the Redford Student Fellowship, which supports projects in environmental policy, education, and creative outreach. 

The Conservancy also funds sustainability initiatives on campus including the Pitzer student garden and leads K–12 environmental education initiatives in the Inland Empire. A monumental program coming out of the conservancy is SoCal Earth, a GIS-based digital platform that maps environmental and social indicators across Southern California. This community-based tool allows Californians to stay educated and implement informative action.

Contact:

• rrc@pitzer.edu
• @robert.redford.conservancy

The student-run Green Bike Program (GBP) promotes cycling, bike safety, and sustainability at The Claremont Colleges. To do this, the GBP reuses old bikes and parts and organizes cycling events. Pitzer students can borrow free loaner bikes from the shop. 

The GBP also gives community members free access to tools and repair lessons. 

Contact: 

• greenbike@students.pitzer.edu
• @pitzergbp

Located in the northeast section of campus, The Outback Preserve occupies just over three acres. The Preserve is home to one of the rarest ecosystems in the world: Alluvial Sage Scrub. 

In the Preserve, you will discover many plants indigenous to Southern California, native wildlife and restorative solitude.

Undergoing ecological restoration as part of the Outback Restoration Project, the Preserve is a living-learning laboratory for students, faculty, staff, and the larger community to engage in discussion and exploration of endangered ecosystems and human interaction with the natural world.

Contact: 

• Paul_Faulstich@pitzer.edu
• @pitzeroutbackpreserve
   

Pitzer Outdoor Adventure (POA) is a fun loving club for Pitzer adventurers. Want to hike Mt. Baldy? Want to tan at the beach? Want to do both on the same day? POA would love to hear your trip ideas and help bring them to life.

Contact: 

• poa@students.pitzer.edu
• @p_o_yay

Located on service road the Gear Closet lends out outdoor equipment to Pitzer students, staff, and faculty, free of charge, helping promote natural exploration!

Contact: 

• gearcloset@students.pitzer.edu
• @pitzergearcloset
   

A casual club for cacti and succulent enthusiasts.

Contact: 

• @pzcacticompanions

Located on the rooftop of Sontag Hall at Pomona, Rooftop Garden gives students an opportunity to learn about gardening, environmental justice, and nurturing a community space. 

Every other week, we collaborate with the Teen Green program, where we mentor high school students, give them environmental workshops, and garden with them. We also host a few field trips throughout the semester and this semester will include a hike, visits to the LA county arboretum, and Lopez Urban Farm. 

Rooftop Garden is open to all students and you can join anytime!

Contact: 

• rooftopgarden47@gmail.com
   

The Farm is a 1.2 acre working farm in the southeast corner of the Pomona College campus.  The Farm is home to the Earth Dome, chickens, a native plant garden, pomona dining hall composting system, around 50 crop beds and a number of lush fruit trees. Students can attend weekly volunteer hours, apply for student employment or incorporate the Farm into their studies.

Contact:

• farmmanager@pomona.edu
• @pomonacollegefarm

Located at CMC, the Roberts Environmental Center gives students the opportunity to tackle real-world environmental issues through research, consulting projects, and fieldwork. The center hosts the annual Green Careers Conference to engage students on the possibilities within an environmental career. The Center also operates the Burger Sierra Research Station near Yosemite, where students participate in summer internships and field research. 

Contact: 

• @roberts_environmental
• Website

Claremont Sustainability Consulting (CSC) is a student-led organization founded in 2020 at the Claremont Colleges, dedicated to accelerating the transition to sustainable business practices. CSC advises companies on strategies to reduce environmental impact, enhance social benefits, and improve financial performance, offering services such as sustainability program development, process innovation, and specialized advisory services.

Contact: 

• contact.claremontsc@gmail.com

The Free Room promotes reuse by giving donated clothing and supplies a second life. Declutter your space or find something new—for free! Located in Walker Lounge, the 5C Free Room offers gently used clothing, shoes, costume items, and accessories for all genders, all available to take at no cost. The book room collects gently-used books and re-sells at an affordable price between $1-7. These spaces are operated by Pomona Ecoreps and are open to all students.

Contact: 

• @walkerfreeroom
• @walkerbookroom
• @pomonaecoreps
   

On The Loose helps students organize trips across California and Southwestern states. Trips include day hikes, overnight backpacking, car camping, surfing, and other outdoor adventures. All trips are free and open to all 5C students, with access to free gear through the Outdoor Education Center at Pomona.

Contact: 

• otlstaff@gmail.com
• @ontheloose5c
   

5CEJ is an on-campus organizing space committed to environmental justice and climate resilience. This club works to push sustainability initiatives at the 5C’s while building reciprocal relationships with surrounding communities. Projects include organizing workshops, community education, donation drives, food justice initiatives, and a campaign to decarbonize the 5C’s.

Contact: 

• 5cenvirojustice@gmail.com
• @5cenvirojustice
   

Threads is a fashion club with an emphasis on sustainability. Threads challenges the popularity of "fast fashion," referring to the considerable waste of resources and the exploitation of an underpaid labor force, all to keep up with public demand for the hottest new trends. They are known for their student designed fashion shows, expanding the boundaries of fashion at the 5Cs.

Contact: 

• @thread5c

5C’s SEED is a club created to offer a central hub to all Claremont students interested in environmental action. The club aims to operate on the basis of near-total inclusivity so that students can both promote, create, and find projects that relate to their specific interests and skill sets. They host monthly forums with environmental leaders from each of the colleges and organize a large yearly sustainability summit to foster cross-campus collaboration and support impactful student action.

Contact: 

• claremont.seed@gmail.com
• @seed_5C
   

The EcoNews Bulletin, published bimonthly by our Pomona EcoReps, keeps you informed on on- and off-campus events and professional opportunities related to environmental justice and sustainability, helps you learn about the local environmental news. 

Subscription link
April 2025 Issue

Contact: 

• @pomonaecoreps

Food systems are a crucial aspect of sustainability and combatting the climate crisis. Weather you come for yummy free food (like club trips to vegan restaurants or LA VegFest) or to get involved in systemic campaigns across 5C dining halls. 5C Plant-Based is an inclusive, mission-driven community for people looking to make a difference. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of diet!

Contact: 

• @5C_plantbased_mission
• 5cpbmission@gmail.com
   

Claremont Urbanists is the hub for urban planning/architecture students at the Claremont Colleges. In partnership with the APA and AIAS, we foster a community that explores design, planning, and sustainability for the built environment.

Contact: 

• @claremont_urbanists

Sunrise is building an army of young individuals to make climate change an urgent priority across America, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics, and elect leaders who stand up for the health and wellbeing of all people. The Sunrise Claremont Hub works to educate the community on climate change and drive the local government to support sustainable practices in Claremont. We will strive to raise awareness for both environmental and social issues in our community and enact change in Claremont. Together, we will change this country and this world, sure as the sun rises each morning.

Contact: 

• @sunriseclaremontcolleges

Edible Earth is a student-run literary journal dedicated to exploring the relationship between food and the environment. Food is the medium through which we will explore culture, prayer, social justice issues, environmentalism, and more. Edible Earth will have a monthly digital publication of work following a chosen theme, as well as a printed magazine composed of collected works at the end of the year. The club will be writing based, but encourages students to explore food through visual art as well. Club meetings will be structured to accommodate time to brainstorm, workshop, and share the club members’ pieces. Edible Earth is committed to cultivating discussions surrounding how we can be more mindful about the food we eat and how we impact the environment. Edible Earth food journal ensures that the art of food writing, design, and reflection has an environment to flourish.

Contact: 

• @theedibleearth_

SFRN's purpose is to help families in need of food by supplying the unused food from Malott dining hall to a community center that specializes at providing food to those families. We strive to be helping hands to our local community by being the bridge that connects the resources that Scripps has to the community.

Contact: 

• frnscripps@gmail.com
• @foodrecoverynetwork