Earth Day 2022’s slogan is “Invest in our planet.” There’s no better place to start than right here at Colorado State University.
For CSU, green isn’t just a color to represent Ram Pride, it’s a way of life for students, staff, and faculty.
CSU is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable academic institutions, and they don’t shy away when they get a chance to show all of their sustainable initiatives.
As of right now, CSU is working on its Climate Action Plan, a plan that will allow CSU to run on 100% renewable energy by 2030. That’s not where CSU’s sustainable initiatives stop. Throughout April, there are many opportunities for you to learn more about what CSU is doing now and, in the future, to be a sustainable institution.
As Earth Day approaches, CSU has begun planning its “Earth Day Festival.” This year, Earth Day will be on April 20, but CSU has planned weeks of educational events to learn more about what they are doing as well as what you can do to help protect our planet.
“Zero Waste Week,” lasting from April 4-8, gives you the opportunity to learn more about composting. Visit CSU’s Windrows Compost Facility on April 5 to take a tour of the facility and meet “Oscar” the 30-yard compost bin that composts around 300,000 pounds of pre-consumer food per year.
If you need some extra fertilizer for your spring flowers, stop by the Moby Arena Parking Lot on April 8 for their compost giveaway and e-waste collection. If you have any extra electronics you don’t want anymore, hand it over to the CSU surplus property and they will dispose of it in a safe way.
The third week, “Mobility Week,” is through April 11-15. If you want to learn more about how CSU paves the way in sustainability for academic institutions, stop by the sustainability fund presentations on April 12, hosted virtually. Here, you can learn more about how the CSU Sustainability Fund of $25,000 is used to support CSU’s sustainability efforts.
On April 13, head over to Avogadro’s Number, on South Mason Street to hear the panel filled with School of Global Environmental Sustainability hosts as they talk about topics related to sustainability issues.
From April 18-22, it’s “Sustainability Week.” Celebrate the different ways that CSU has made achievements in sustainability on April 19.
On April 20, celebrate Earth Day with the CSU Earth Day Festival. Located in the LSC West Lawn, student organizations, academic departments and sustainable organizations throughout Fort Collins will be there to help you learn more about sustainable practices.
The last week, “Food Justice Week,” will give you the opportunity to attend “AGU Hydrology Days,” lasting from April 25-27 at the Lory Student Center. Explore how engineering relates to water conservation, but make sure to sign up and register by April 8 to secure a spot.
There are so many events surrounding sustainable practices and sustainability awards throughout April. Make sure to stop by and learn how not only CSU has made a difference when it comes to sustainability but how you can as well.
Check out Colorado State University’s Earth Month schedule to find the times and locations for all events happening.
