The ocean is the life force of our planet. Spanning over 70% of Earth’s surface, the ocean contains 1.3 billion cubic kilometers of water 1. While this expansive area is impressive, our seas are still heavily sensitive to human actions. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, “approximately three billion people in the world rely...
Danielle's Bread & (a bit of) Butter
13
Jan
2020
This weeks post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe!
Sometimes, it can be challenging to obtain nutritious food amidst the chaotic schedules, limited time, and scarce resources we have in college. Luckily, UC Santa Barbara has a number of resources available for students. Take advantage of these...
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06
Jan
2020
Happy New Year Gauchos! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe! Enjoy!
If you follow a plant-based diet, or are interested in trying out a new recipe, you’ve come to the right place!
My...
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02
Dec
2019
Welcome back Gauchos! This week's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe!
It’s the time of the year we associate with yummy baked goods here in the Northern Hemisphere. One of my favorite festive fall traditions, which is a sure crowd pleaser, is incorporating pumpkin into recipes...
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25
Nov
2019
Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe.
“Compostable” is a commonly-used word on UCSB’s campus, but what does it really mean? In essence, composting is a controlled version of the natural decomposition process that organic materials undergo when they are incorporated into the soil (CalRecycle). This can...
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18
Nov
2019
Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe!
Hey Gauchos! For the students that enjoy the glory of UCSB’s top-notch dining commons, there may be some creative beverages that you have not yet discovered. As long as you have a meal swipe, there is no need to pay five dollars to wait in outrageously long coffee...
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13
Nov
2019
Sustainability in Isla Vista by Environmental Intern Taylor Roe
Isla Vista is a wonderful home for students and community members alike. In this little town, sustainability and conservation are considered core values. Many students hear...
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04
Nov
2019
Happy Monday Gauchos! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe!
Scrolling through hundreds of pictures of Southern California’s super bloom last spring made it clear that social media is popularizing outdoor spaces. While the bright orange flowers do make for nice Instagram photos, many of...
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25
Oct
2019
Happy Friday Readers! Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe. Taylor shares information about Green Monday, which happens to be next Monday (10/28) @ Carrillo.
Many of us are passionate about the environment, and UCSB is too. Residential Dining Services puts on three “Green Monday”...
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21
Oct
2019
Today's blog post comes from Environmental Intern Taylor Roe.
Hey Gauchos! Have you heard about Sustainability Week? In order to promote sustainability at UC Santa Barbara, Residential Dining Services hosts Sustainability Week once per year in the dining halls. From October 21st-25th this year, there will be tables in each of...
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Hi! I’m Danielle. I am a Registered Dietitian living in Santa Barbara, and working at UCSB for Residential Dining Services. I am passionate about health and wellness, and enjoy spending my time in the kitchen trying new foods, but also creating old family recipes. With this blog I hope to answer any of your nutrition related questions in a straightforward and realistic manner. Essentially I want to help you answer the question: what should I be eating? Feel free to follow and learn new recipes and nutrition tips.