Category: Sustainability

Purdue’s Green Week will take place Oct. 18–24, featuring events and activities that highlight sustainability and provide opportunities for the campus community to get involved. Events planned throughout the week include: E-Waste DriveTuesday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. |...

Thanks to a grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Grounds and Sustainable Operations are expanding Purdue's composting program, increasing its capacity and diverting more organic material from landfills.  The grant provided half of the funds to purchase a...

Purdue University will celebrate Earth Week with a series of events and initiatives focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship and community engagement. Held in conjunction with Earth Day (April 22), the week offers opportunities for the campus community to learn, volunteer...

With warmer temperatures making regular appearances, Veo electric scooters are returning to Purdue in West Lafayette on Sunday (March 1). Veo and Purdue Auxiliary Services continue to work together on important reminders and new offerings for students, faculty, staff and...

All members of the campus community are encouraged to follow Purdue University’s recycling practices to ensure proper waste management. The university offers a comprehensive waste diversion program to reduce the environmental impact of waste.  Here’s a quick refresher on what...

Summer is heating up, and the campus community can play a key role in saving energy, keeping indoor spaces comfortable and ensuring utility services run well. Purdue Administrative Operations is asking faculty, staff and students to take action when the forecast calls for extreme...

The Purdue Farmers Market is scheduled to resume May 1. The market will take place every Thursday through October 30 on Memorial Mall in West Lafayette. The market will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...