{"id":1629,"date":"2026-04-14T20:32:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/?page_id=1629"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:35:05","slug":"earth-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/home\/initiatives\/earth-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\"><div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC_0386-scaled-1.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Earth Week<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday, April 19 &#8211; Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-two-line \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"columns has-two-columns has-line\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Events<\/h2>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue Student Government (PSG) and Boiler Green Organizations Coalition Earth Week events can be found on the PSG website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/purduesg.org\/earth-week\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"PSG Events Webpage \">View Events<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df0d58c554c843cc3351a15247b6a3f6\">Monday, April 20, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recycling Education Tabling with Sustainable Operations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:30-3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> The plaza between the Wilmeth Active Learning Center and Dudley\/Lambertus Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Swing by for a Mary Lou\u2019s donut and pick up tips on how to recycle more effectively on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ISF Impact Series &#8211; Webinar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:30-3:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> This webinar from the Environmental Stressors Research Community highlights interdisciplinary research that advances understanding of how environmental stressors impact human health and the built environment, with an emphasis on actionable science that informs mitigation and resilience strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  id=\"https:\/\/purdue-edu.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_JvZBTIEoQX6hMlGPA6eoQA?_x_zm_rtaid=xF1-9eFjSpOYix9CLKIihw.1775831735762.8267e9fe9b7f9c85ca107dc1bd7360f3&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=160#\/registration\" class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/purdue-edu.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_JvZBTIEoQX6hMlGPA6eoQA?_x_zm_rtaid=xF1-9eFjSpOYix9CLKIihw.1775831735762.8267e9fe9b7f9c85ca107dc1bd7360f3&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=160#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Registration Link (Opens in a new tab)\">Registration Link<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2813f56af23dec8264a1d00234f4fef3\">Wednesday, April 22, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bee Campus Pollinator Garden Planting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join in helping to plant and enhance a pollinator-friendly garden as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/grounds\/home\/bee-campus\/\">university&#8217;s Bee Campus efforts<\/a>. Learn about the importance of pollinators and contribute to creating a more sustainable campus environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9-11 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Smith Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earth Day Fair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate Earth Day at this campus fair presented by Purdue Student Government\u2019s Sustainability Committee and PSSC, with support from the Boiler Green Organizations Coalition. Stop by to connect with campus groups, learn about sustainability initiatives and enjoy free food and T-shirts while supplies last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12-2 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Memorial Mall<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ISF Impact Series &#8211; Webinar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this Earth Day webinar from the Circular Economy Systems initiative of ISF, the topic of food waste will be explored at levels ranging from personal to global, featuring experts in economics, nutrition, farming and community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  id=\"https:\/\/purdue-edu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/bkaCYvsxQOKrU6Hp5PhJTQ\" class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/purdue-edu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/bkaCYvsxQOKrU6Hp5PhJTQ\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Registration Link (Opens in a new tab)\">Registration Link<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ed007da639f306249873d7443332e60\">Thursday, April 23, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FNR Spring into Nature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for an engaging evening featuring guided nature hikes and meditation sessions at 5 and 5:30 pm, and a variety of fun, nature-inspired activities. This event is open to all members of the Purdue and Greater Lafayette community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4-7 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Stewart Woods at Horticulture Park<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_7Pq7oODLsZGa1i6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Registration Link (Opens in a new tab)\">Registration Link<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1b98ae1de306f60b2be0a96d973e9ed\" id=\"e-waste\">Friday, April 24, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E-Waste Collection Event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Purdue Armory, North entrance off N. University St. (480 N.&nbsp;University St., West Lafayette, IN 47907)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The items listed below will not be accepted. Email <a href=\"mailto:brown471@purdue.edu\">brown471@purdue.edu<\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b62fa633767a8cb28f89f12e2482cf2 is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-black-color has-boiler-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f69d7cb40bbd3ef075fc1d4f68256ef2\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Unacceptable Items<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1635d120666f70432080272d4f16f5a0 is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cardboard&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VHS Tapes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bare CRT Tubes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cassette Tapes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Tapes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric Lamps&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items&nbsp;containing&nbsp;PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyl)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil &amp; other petroleum products&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light bulbs (Unless already part of the electronic&nbsp;device such as projectors)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic not from electronics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemicals not related to electronic equipment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tin cans&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miscellaneous trash&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mercury\u2010containing devices (light bulbs,&nbsp;thermometers, thermostats)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass Bottles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood products (Unless already a part of the&nbsp;electronic device such as a television)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tires&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fire Extinguishers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressurized Tanks (Propane, Oxygen, Etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel Containers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syringes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Waste&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gasoline or Diesel Engines&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vapes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styrofoam\/ Packaging Material&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purdue Day of Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help beautify campus in preparation for graduation. 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