Free Light Bulbs, Reusable Bags, and More from Dining Services

04/21/09

Contributed by Julie Whitten

Don't miss this week's special Earth Week events!

Wednesday-Friday

            Light Bulb Collection and Exchange – 11:30am-1:30pm, IC Square Food Court

The exchange will give students, faculty and staff the ability to trade light bulbs that are not energy efficient for more sustainable, efficient Compact Fluorescent light bulbs

Wednesday

            Earth Day Fair - Late Night, Towers

A student organization fair will feature engaging visuals and information about each club. The sustainability interns will be giving away over 200 reusable bags for students to use at In the Bag and Grab and Go instead of using paper bags. In addition, the free earth— friendly reusable bags will give students and employees the initiative to decrease the amount of plastic bags that are used on campus.

Thursday

            Water Wonderment – Dinner, Terraces

At this event, students will have the opportunity to taste-test water. They will compare Ithaca College tap water with bottled water. This activity will engage students and demonstrate how bottled water is not a necessity.

Friday

            Food and Sustainability Fun – Lunch, Towers

Students will enjoy a vegetarian menu made by the Vegetarian Club. There will be a teach-in hosted by the Vegetarian Club where students can learn more about the food they eat and the environmental effects it has.

 

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