West Chester University Observes Earth Day with Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University (WCU) is recognizing the 45th anniversary of Earth Day by hosting its Third Annual Zero Waste Summit. Hosted by the WCU Office of Sustainability (OoS), the event will…
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West Chester University (WCU) is recognizing the 45th anniversary of Earth Day by hosting its Third Annual Zero Waste Summit. Hosted by the WCU Office of Sustainability (OoS), the event will take place on Tuesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ballroom of Sykes Student Union, 110 W. Rosedale Ave. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
With its theme “It's Not a Disposable Earth,” the event invites the public to visit free informational tables that will feature “how-to” demonstrations about living a low- or zero-waste lifestyle. Hands-on presentations, activities, and prize drawings will be available.
Attendees are encouraged to visit the following vendors for several "Green Light Specials" presentations:
- Career closet: Browse free, office-appropriate wardrobe items.
- DIY table: Find out how to make perfumes, deodorants, detergents, and more.
- Electronics recycling: Learn how to safely dispose personal electronics, cords, laptops, phones, and remote controls.
- “Glitter is Litter” pledge: Take a stand against using glitter-based products.
- Library table: Learn about the bike lending program, try your hand at making paper, get free basic bike repairs, and see a bike maintenance demonstration.
- Mending table: Don't throw them out. Get simple repairs (buttons, hems, etc.) performed on your clothing.
- Repair café: Bring your lamps and get free repairs (parts available for purchase at an additional cost).
- This vs. that: Learn how to turn everyday products into items that reduce waste.
- West Chester Green Team: Discover efforts aimed at removing plastic waste from the Borough of West Chester.
- Zero-waste kitchen swaps: Explore tips for growing your own kitchen aromatics, using sustainable dishcloths, cooking with food scraps, and upcycling kitchen items.
Students from several WCU classes, including global studies, sustainability, honors, and sociology, will display and present their research related to sustainability and waste reduction during the event.
