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The Microfiber Initiative began in February and seeks to raise awareness of the microplastics released into the environment from textiles as a result of washing clothes.
Since 2016, the UC Santa Barbara Health & Wellness committee has been organizing programs and events to educate students about nutrition and cooking. Not only does the organization focus on cooking education, but they also work with local organizations, such as the Associated Students (A.S.) Food Bank, to provide cost-free meals and ingredients to students.