Eaglebrook’s Sustainability Committee is an amazing opportunity for students interested in climate change, global warming, or the environment to ponder and share their thoughts freely. The committee pushes students to explore their environmental interests and express them. From making challenges for the student body, presenting in assemblies, writing newsletters, and hosting events like the Trashion show, the Sustainability Committee is a giant forest that students are pushed to explore.
This spring, the Committee got off to a strong start with an Earth Day assembly. Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day is the world’s largest civic observance dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. The Committee highlighted that on this single day, participants across the globe unite to protect the planet and drew attention to the growing media coverage surrounding the urgency of the environmental crisis. The presentation was thorough, and an accompanying skit helped the audience engage with and critically examine the status quo.
The assembly also unveiled a striking mural created by committee students. The piece, two years in the making, was crafted by William Wu ’25, Tony Zhu ’25, Kevin Hong ’26, Ari Seol ’26, Max Yao ’26, Steve Lee ’27, and Sungbin Lim ’27. They wanted to express their thoughts about sustainability by depicting what the world would look like in a few decades. The mural was marvelous, demonstrating each individual’s passion. Driven by the desire to visualize our planet’s future, the artists divided the mural into four sections. The first depicts a dried-out ocean and a fish entangled in plastic. The second shows the White House submerged underwater, representing catastrophic sea-level rise. The third portrays forests consumed by fire, reflecting the mass deforestation occurring across the globe. The fourth shows Earth blanketed in smog from cars and factories, with a sobering final image: a portion of humanity has abandoned the planet entirely, building new settlements on the moon.
Looking ahead, the Committee is preparing for its annual Trashion Show this May, in which students and faculty are invited to craft original outfits from recycled materials. Jay Cho ’26 and Travis Kim ’26 are hosting this show, supported by underformers Logan Oh ’27 and Sungbin Lim ’27. Its purpose is to promote Sustainability and turn “trash into treasure.” Last year’s runway was terrific, with each student’s outfit shining in the assembly area and their confident walk. The committee hopes for strong participation again this year as the school continues to raise awareness of fast fashion’s considerable environmental impact.
The Sustainability Committee continues to prove that environmental awareness and student creativity go hand in hand. Through assemblies, murals, and events like the Trashion Show, the committee is building a culture of responsibility and action. As the year ends, the committee hopes to finish strong with more participation in challenges and events and to see new members who want to lead the committee next year.
