Earth Week Events

Tabling event “Recycling”
12:30-4 p.m.
April 4
Quad
Information about proper recycling in Kirksville will be distributed with free giveaways.

Tabling event “Upcycling”
12:30-4 p.m.
April 6
Quad
Ideas for common upcycling projects will be distributed, and upcycling project examples will be displayed with free giveaways.

Tabling event “Dressing Sustainable”
12:30-4 p.m.
April 11
Quad
Information about the impact of fast fashion on the environment will be distributed, and thrift store fashion will be displayed with free giveaways.

Tabling event “Truman Sustainability”
12:30-4 p.m.
April 13
Quad
Information about all of Truman’s sustainable initiatives and campus organizations focused on sustainability will be displayed. The opportunity to sign up to join these organizations will be provided. Free giveaways included.

The Local Foods Dinner / ABC (anything but clothes) Fashion Show
6 p.m.
April 18
Baptist Student Union
A delicious dinner of various dishes crafted with all food grown by local farmers will be served. The entertainment for the night will include the ABC Fashion Show. Teams from various campus organizations will display outfits made entirely out of recyclable materials in hopes of being the winner. The event will also feature a live performance by local rap artists Stevie Nel and 88 Vibes. Tickets are $8 and will be on sale at each of the tabling events and in the Sustainability Office 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday in Violette Hall 1310.

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