The DASB Environmental Sustainability Committee sponsored campus clean-up day on Nov. 8.
The people who attended were assigned to six teams that cleaned up different areas of campus to search for items that did not make it into the ‘Recycle and ‘Trash’ bins.
Although it was cut short by rain, many students took the liberty to help pick up litter.
Common sightings all over the De Anza campus are cigarette butts strewn across the sidewalk while random pieces of cups and paper fly around.
While there are trashcans placed in nearly every corner of campus, many seem to find it more convenient to toss it onto the floor.
When a cigarette butt is picked up, another batch of 20 appears out of nowhere.
It’s a vicious cycle between students and the De Anza custodians.
Student Sarah Katleman said she was frustrated at all the cigarette butts in the smoking area.
“It’s mind blowing since the trash can is right there,” she said.
Campus clean-up day was held to liven up student spirits for a cleaner campus.
“It’s great and we get to help clean up campus,” said DASB senator Veena Bhatia.
De Anza gound-keepers each tend to over 20 acres of clean up every day.
Additionally, budget cuts are dwindling De Anza’s funds and the area each custodian is given responsibility for is expected to increase.
If students take care of their own trash, it will greatly help the overall health of the littered De Anza Campus.
Teachers like Julie Phillips from the Environmental Studies Department helped encourage more students to participate by offering extra credit opportunities.
For more information on where the designated smoking areas are located, a map can be downloaded from the DASB Enviromental Sustainability Committee website at www.deanza.edu/dasb/committees/es/cleanup.html .
(Sally Lee/LA VOZ WEEKLY)
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