Green Week
October 18, 2026 – October 24, 2026
Events
Purdue Student Government (PSG) and Boiler Green Organizations Coalition Green Week events can be found on the PSG website.
Monday, October 19, 2026
No events scheduled
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
E-waste Drive
An opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of personal and university unwanted electronics. Accepted items include common devices such as TVs, computers, laptops, vacuums and printers, while items containing refrigerants and large appliances are not permitted. The drop-off event is open to the Greater Lafayette community.
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: 1st floor of Stewart Center
The items listed below will not be accepted. Email brown471@purdue.edu with questions.
- Cardboard
- VHS Tapes
- Bare CRT Tubes
- CDs
- Cassette Tapes
- Data Tapes
- Electric Lamps
- Paint
- Items containing PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyl)
- Oil & other petroleum products
- Light bulbs (Unless already part of the electronic device such as projectors)
- Plastic not from electronics
- Chemicals not related to electronic equipment
- Tin cans
- Miscellaneous trash
- Mercury‐containing devices (light bulbs, thermometers, thermostats)
- Glass Bottles
- Wood products (Unless already a part of the electronic device such as a television)
- Tires
- Fire Extinguishers
- Pressurized Tanks (Propane, Oxygen, Etc.)
- Fuel Containers
- Syringes
- Medical Waste
- Medication
- Gasoline or Diesel Engines
- Vapes
- Styrofoam/ Packaging Material
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Smart Cycling Workshop
Smart Cycling is a bicycle education course designed to build the skills and confidence needed to ride on Purdue campus. Participants learn rules of the road, basic bicycle maintenance, bike-handling skills, and more through a classroom setting. Food will be provided at the Krach Lobby. Make sure to register, as there are only 30 spots available.
- Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
- Location: Krach Shin Forum Room 260
ISF Fall Research Expo
The ISF Fall Research Expo is an annual event hosted by Purdue’s Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF). This interdisciplinary research expo celebrates and highlights sustainability-focused research taking place across campus, providing an open forum for students, post-doctoral researchers, faculty and staff to share their work and engage with others interested in sustainability.
- Time: 1-4 p.m.
- Location: Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Farmers Market
The Purdue Farmers Market is organized by Purdue Conferences and Event Design. It hosts several vendors who provide a variety of local fresh produce, herbs, plants and flowers, meats and prepared food, including lunches and sweets.
- Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: Memorial Mall
FNR Fall into Nature
Join us for an engaging evening featuring guided nature hikes, guided meditation sessions and a variety of fun, nature-inspired activities. This event is open to all members of the Purdue and Greater Lafayette community.
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location: Stewart Woods at Horticulture Park
Campus Garden Tour
Join this guided walk to explore Purdue’s campus gardens and green spaces, including the horticulture garden, Bee Campus gardens and other plantings. Learn more about the plants that contribute to campus biodiversity and support pollinators while discovering the natural spaces around campus.
- Time: 3-4 p.m.
- Location: Walk starts out front of Smith Hall