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UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant assist with aquaculture feasibility study with big implications for Guam’s future
UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant assist with aquaculture feasibility study with big implications for Guam’s future Hawai’i-based aquaculture expert Jim Wyban spoke at the monthly aquaculture stakeholders meeting on Thursday, Dec 9, at the UOG College of Natural and Applied Sciences. The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant have been tapped to assist in a feasibility study that explores the potential of aquaculture as a viable industry on the island. Hawai’i-based aquaculture expert Jim Wyban spoke about the study at the monthly aquaculture stakeholders meeting on Thursday, Dec 9, at the UOG College of
Come spark new industries in new Guam Green Growth Makerspace
Come spark new industries in new Guam Green Growth Makerspace The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub storefront stands at the CHamoru Village in Hagåtña, Guam. The store offers various local products for environmentally conscious consumers and encourages sustainable living. A staff member presses recycled plastic through a shredder in the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub Precious Plastic house on Dec. 14, 2021 at the CHamoru Village in Hagåtña, Guam. The plastic shredder is one of many Precious Plastic machines available for entrepreneurs and creators to transform waste into marketable products in Guam’s emerging
#INTHENEWS: Shelton: strategic alliances key to ensuring Guam’s sustainable future
Shelton: strategic alliances key to ensuring Guam’s sustainable future From KUAM.COM By: Isaiah Aguon On Wednesday’s G3 Steering Committee meeting, director for the University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability Dr. Austin Shelton, shared updates on the Guam Green Growth’s projects to make the island more sustainable. “One thing that we are currently working on is a continued partnership with our friends over at the Serve Guam Commission. We are working with the next AmeriCorps group, VetCorps, over in Talofofo and it is our goal to open another G3 community garden in time for Martin Luther King day which is a big
Guam Green Growth Community Garden hosts Guåhan Sustainable Culture kids’ workshops
Guam Green Growth Community Garden hosts Guåhan Sustainable Culture weekly workshops Yuka and Emma Ricks take a tour of the Guam Green Growth Community Garden during the Neni Garden Activities. The events are coordinated by the Guåhan Sustainable Culture and Americorps programs and happen weekly.. Guåhan Sustainable Culture (GSC) and AmeriCorps GSC are bringing weekly educational outreach to the Guam Green Growth Community Garden with the launch of weekly community workshops. The activities are free to the public and aim to encourage participation and sustainable development amongst families on Guam. The weekly schedule includes Monday’s HomeGrown Giving and Seeds Giveaways, Garden
#INTHENEWS: Recycling bins will be distributed to all villages
Recycling bins will be distributed to all villages FROM: PNCGUAM.COM By: Gerry Partido Recycling bins are set to be distributed to all villages on island by Guam Green Growth (G3) with the assistance of the Department of Public Works. Guam Green Growth is a public-private partnership that develops tangible solutions to sustainability challenges and contributes to a green economy for the island region. Dr. Austin Shelton, who heads the Center for Island Sustainability which oversees G3, said the recycling bins are now on island and they are just putting on the decals. “We hope to install these recycling bins at a
Guam Green Growth recognizes first cohort of Conservation Corps graduates
Guam Green Growth recognizes first cohort of Conservation Corps graduates The UOG Guam Green Growth Initiative Conservation Corps program graduates pose with UOG CIS and SEA Grant Director Austin Shelton, UOG President Thomas Krise, Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio, and UOG Senior Vice President and Provost Anita Borja Enriquez after the graduation ceremony on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex (Adelup) in Hagåtña. An innovative program designed to establish the foundation for workforce development in an emerging green economy achieved a milestone this month by holding its first graduation. The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative recognized its first batch of conservation corps graduates on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex (Adelup) in Hagåtña.
G3CC prepares commodities for community distribution in Yoña
G3CC prepares commodities for community distribution in Yoña The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps assisted the Yoña Mayor’s Office with the packing of commodity packages for residents. The Corps prepared over 300 reusable G3 shopping bags with supplies at the Yoña gym. As the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps program winds down, the group kicked it into high gear as they stepped in to assist the Yoña Mayor’s Office prepare over 340 commodity bags for distribution to the community this week. Corps members packed various food items into bags that will be distributed to villagers by the Mayor and his team in line with Covid-19 support programs. According
G3 Conservation Corps conducts campus beautification activities
G3 Conservation Corps conducts campus beautification activities The University of Guam Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps has completed beautification projects throughout the island, and this month focused their attention on several areas of the University campus. The Corps assisted the University landscaping team with several projects on campus including hedge trimming, flower and tree planting and painting. “We are so glad that we have been able to partner with the village communities on different beautification activities, and now we are able to help here at our UOG home,” explained G3 Sustainability Coordinator Phil Cruz. “We have been looking forward to doing some work on campus since the start of the program
G3 mounts plastic ban campaign as part of circular economy shift
G3 mounts plastic ban campaign as part of circular economy shift The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps are on the scene at stores throughout the island for the Bring Your Own Bag campaign. In less than two months, single-use plastic bags will no longer be distributed at retail stores on island. In response, the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Guam Green Growth launched an education campaign in late October to help the community prepare for the sustainable shift . The campaign involves visiting select convenience stores at all 19 villages over several weeks. At these stores, the Guam Green Growth team are expected to provide information on the ban and distribute thousands of reusable shopping bags to customers. “Bring Your