Ecofest Addresses Today’s Environmental Hurdles
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The CSUSB Active Minds student club had various stations teaching people the importance of personal health. Pictured from left: Lindsey Winetrout, Matthew Siregar and Cyrus Kamami.
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Ecofest attendees received stamps for visiting each booth, redeeming them to spin the prize wheel for various prizes. Pictured from left: Roxanne Martinson, Sara Ramos, LaRee Williams and Daylene Asvedo.
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At the creation station, visitors used recyclable material to make jewelry. Here, Elizabeth Franco teaches Samantha Soto how to use soda can tabs to make bracelets.
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Various carnival games taught attendees how to be environmentally aware. Here, student volunteers Ramzzi Cruz and Leksi Simic teach people what is suitable for landfills.
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The Bag Monster was this year’s Ecofest mascot. The costume was made with 500 plastic bags, the average number an American uses every year.
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The second annual Ecofest was held at Cal State San Bernardino.
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