UCSB CALPIRG advocates for plastic-free 2028 LA Olympics

UC Santa Barbara’s chapter of California Public Interest Research Group is participating in a state-wide campaign calling for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games to eliminate single-use plastic from its venues. The campaign, titled “Don’t Waste the Games,” calls on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) organizers and food and beverage providers to eliminate single-use plastic cups, bottles and food containers in favor of alternatives. The initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of the games, which are expected to bring millions of visitors to Los Angeles. Second-year environmental studies major and UCSB California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) Chapter Chair Diana Ruvalcaba Nunez said the campaign began at UC Los Angeles before expanding into a state-wide effort. According to Ruvalcaba Nunez, all eight UC chapters are participating in the initiative.

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