Net Impact is an international, nonprofit organization determined to change the world through sustainable business.
Our program focuses on social responsibility, nonprofit management, and environmental sustainability. California State University, Chico Net Impact promotes and supports sustainable products and services throughout the Chico community and provides recognition for local businesses who have successfully implemented sustainable practices. Through our network, this organization strives to educate, equ
10/20/2014
Check this video out to learn about eating sustainably!
Eating Sustainably In this video, you'll hear from Scott Giambastiani, Executive Chef, on Google's philosophy towards sourcing local, sustainable product, meat, and seafood for...
How to Build a Better City: http://youtu.be/TRb52O76HxQ
08/27/2014
06/21/2014
In a few weeks, June 30th, Yosemite National Park will be celebrating its 150th anniversary from becoming a National Park. It was 150 years when President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act, a law that set aside core sections of what is now the park for protection and preservation for public use, in perpetuity. Happy 150th Anniversary Yosemite!
06/21/2014
Be sure to check out this video about some interesting facts about recycling facts you might have not been aware of. Also be sure to check out RecyclingTown's website who were the ones who put up this very informative video!
http://www.recyclingtown.com/
Interesting Recycling Facts Information and Facts about Recycling on http://www.recyclingtown.com/ The Portal of Life on Earth http://goo.gl/ZkZz7 Find us! Facebook: http://facebook.com...
03/12/2014
Please think about supporting this amazing group of students who will be installing 2 solar systems for low-income families during their Spring Break.
They will systems will provide the two families with $34,000 in savings over the systems' lifetime, while preventing roughly 140 tons of greenhouse gas emissions which equates to planting 3,300 trees.
https://rally.org/f/iINkiOMfUHZ
Let's rally for Solar Spring Break-Net Impact, CSU Chico | Rally.org This March, an ambitious student group from California State University, Chico will be participating in GRID Alternatives’ first Solar Spring Break event. This unique service learning program provides teams of students from across the country with hands-on experience installing residential solar sys...
03/12/2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGyMBtE9Y
Save Paper to Save Forests Minus One Project - a green initiative by Samsung Printers to save trees and our forests. It takes a small step like reducing the font size by 1 before print...
03/12/2014
http://www.upworthy.com/never-before-have-i-laughed-so-hard-at-one-guys-non-attempt-to-save-the-planet?c=reccon1
We can make a difference even by making a conscious choice of what we buy!
Never Before Have I Laughed So Hard At One Guy's Non-Attempt To Save The Planet Don't do what this guy did.
03/10/2014
http://www.seenox.com/2014/02/17/say-palm-oil/
SAY NO TO PALM OIL Did you know that most of us are fueling one of the world’s biggest ecological disasters and acts of primate genocide in history? Borneo and Sumatra are two of the most bio-diverse regions of the world, yet they have the…
Orientation meetings for the Spring Semester start this week! If you know anybody with an interest is business/sustainability/volunteer work, let them know!
February 3rd, 2014. 6:00PM held in BMU(bell memorial auditorium) Rm. 204; we will be discussing some of the fun and exciting upcoming events for the semester.
February 4th, 2014. 6:00PM held in BMU(bell memorial auditorium) Rm. 211; we will be discussing some of the fun and exciting upcoming events for the semester.
Feb 6th 4:00PM FREE LUNCH at WOODSTOCKS, Pizza & more!
Come out and meet the group!
Applications can be found by emailing [email protected]
We hope to see you there!
12/13/2013
Interested in how Ken Grossman started his business?
Want to know more about the industry?
Interested in sustainable business?
This Friday, December 13 Ken Grossman, CEO and founder of Sierra Nevada Brewery will be speaking, focusing on his sustainable business practices and the green foundation of his business. This is a FREE event and will be taking place at the Sierra Nevada Brewery1075 East 20th Street at the Big Room Mezzanine at 4pm. This is a fantastic opportunity; you may ask him questions during a Q&A session after he speaks. He is a very busy individual and this is not an opportunity that comes around often.
Bring friends and have a good time :)
This is NOT a 21 and over event! See you there!
Hope everybody had a relaxing break :)
Really looking forward to seeing everybody at the next general board meeting...see you all then!