Laurence Grove
“Eco-comics can spotlight what we can do for the environment”
The intersection between comics and the environment creates an avenue for raising awareness about important topics such as sustainability. Grove highlighted the eco-comics he’s seen in France and explained how they convey messages that support sustainable habits in everyday life, whether its recycling, sustainable transportation, or even portraying broader messages in terms of global politics. The reason these comics have worked is because they take difficult topics and make them readable and more approachable.
“It’s not about doing silly comics… it’s about using images which strike people, which draw them in, and which then get a serious message across”
Being from Scotland, Grove believes sustainability is more ingrained in his daily life compared to U.S. culture. The overall sense of sustainability in Europe is more widespread, with a general mindset that everyone should care about the environment because everyone lives with it. In all, Grove believes sustainability is common sense. With that being said, he would love to bring eco-comics to the San Diego area and spread awareness about environmental topics.
The Office of Energy and Sustainability is grateful for Laurence Grove's contributions to the SDSU community and his strides to spread awareness about sustainability!
