Campus Sustainability Events
Join University Sustainability Practices throughout the year for events that celebrate and raise awareness about the value of sustainability in higher education.
April 2025 Earth Day Every Day Month events
| Event | Description | Registration link |
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| Green Devil Ambassador Sustainability Conference | The Green Devil Sustainability Conference empowers ASU staff with the knowledge and skills to lead and advocate for sustainability initiatives within departments and across campus. Tuesday, April 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Memorial Union Coconino Room 246. | Register |
| Blue Bag Sort | Join us for a Blue Bag Sorting Event, where volunteers dive into the recycling process by sorting hard-to-recycle office materials! Participants will learn about the lifecycle of waste after it’s tossed in a bin and discover reusable alternatives to common single-use items. This hands-on experience highlights the impact of recycling and offers practical tips for reducing waste in everyday life. Friday, April 4: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. — Zero Waste Office | Register |
| Fashion Forward | ASU Clothing Drive and Clothing Closet Clothing exchange for sustainable fashion! For two days, we will have secondhand clothing for all students to take away! The closet will stay open while supplies last. Quantities will be limited based on the volume received. Bring a reusable bag for your takeaways. Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Sun Devil Fitness Center Maroon Gym. | Register |
| Walking Tour of Hayden Loop, Tempe campus | The Sustainability Tour highlights several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. Tuesday, April 8: 10–11 a.m. — begins at the Student Pavilion. | Register |
| Fair Trade Showcase | Join in ASU's commitment as the largest Fair Trade University in the nation and attend the Fair Trade Showcase! Fair Trade Companies will be present to discuss their commitment to people and the environment, as well as Sun Devil Hospitality and University Sustainability Practices. Stop by for Fair Trade information, goodies and resources. Wednesday, April 9: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Memorial Union Outdoor Special Use Space B. | Learn more |
| Eco Reps and Zero Waste Meetup | The Eco Reps will be tabling with the Zero Waste student team to meet students and staff. You will also help distribute swag for winning sustainability trivia and a Zero Waste sorting game. Stop by and get to know us! Thursday, April 10: 10 a.m. to noon — between Barrett, the Honors College and Hassayampa Academic Village. | Learn more |
| Walking Tour, Polytechnic campus | The Sustainability Tour highlights several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. Friday, April 11: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Garden Commons. | Register |
| Walking Tour WCPH Loop, Tempe campus | The Sustainability Tour highlights several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. Tuesday, April 15: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Walton Center for Planetary Health. | Register |
| Cakes and Cacti | Sun Devil Hospitality will showcase locally harvested ingredients during a pancake breakfast. Pancakes will be made from mesquite flour and served with orange syrup from oranges grown and harvested at Garden Commons. Garden Commons will have garden tours, a plant sale and demonstrations of our sustainable practices. The annual Garden Commons plant sale features cacti, agaves, herbs and vegetables grown by student volunteers, as well as flower, herb and vegetable seeds saved from the Garden Commons. Plant sale proceeds help benefit our programs. Wednesday, April 16: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Garden Commons. | Learn more |
| Green Event Planner Training | The Green Devil Ambassador Sustainability Conference empowers ASU staff with the knowledge and skills to lead and advocate for sustainability initiatives within departments and across campus. Thursday, April 17: 1–2 p.m. — Memorial Union Coconino room 246. | Learn more |
| Campus Farmers Market | Join Changemaker Central for the annual Campus Farmers Market PM at SDFC Fields, ASU Tempe Campus. This event celebrates Earth Day by promoting sustainability and supporting local businesses with an open-air farmers market for students, staff and the surrounding community. Friday, April 18th: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM — Sun Devil Fitness Complex Fields | More info coming soon. |
| Walking Tour, Downtown Phoenix campus | The Sustainability Tour highlights several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. Friday, April 18: 11 a.m. to noon — Fusion on First. | Register |
| Blue Bag Sort | Join us for a Blue Bag Sorting Event, where volunteers dive into the recycling process by sorting hard-to-recycle office materials! Participants will learn about the lifecycle of waste after it’s tossed in a bin and discover reusable alternatives to common single-use items. This hands-on experience highlights the impact of recycling and offers practical tips for reducing waste in everyday life. Friday, April 18: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. — Zero Waste Office | Register |
| ASU Earth Day Concert | Join us for a vibrant and inspiring evening of music, community and climate action! Hosted by the Carbon Council Student Organization, this event brings students, sustainability leaders and the community together to celebrate the power of collective action for a better future. Enjoy live performances from local artists, interactive sustainability showcases and opportunities to connect with organizations driving change. Whether you're passionate about climate solutions, love live music, or simply want to celebrate Earth Day in style, there's something for everyone. Saturday, April 19: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. — Student Pavilion | Register |
| Earth Day Every Day Walk | Join University Sustainability Practices at the ASU Earth Day Walk for a unique opportunity to embrace eco-friendly practices and celebrate our planet. Participants will complete 3.5 laps — 1.5 miles — around the iconic Mountain American Stadium to symbolize the urgent need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels to prevent irreversible damage to the earth. This event welcomes all who wish to contribute to a greener tomorrow, including all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members! The first 200 participants will receive an Earth Day Every Day T-shirt or green bandana. Tuesday, April 22: 9–11 a.m. — Mountain America Stadium. | Register |
| Earth Day Food Trucks | Enjoy lunch in the Walton Center for Planetary Health atrium, provided by local food trucks who specialize in healthy and eco-friendly vegan and vegetarian dining options for attendees. A limited number of meal vouchers will be available to registered guests of the Global Futures Laboratory Earth Day Celebration, while supplies last. Tuesday, April 22: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. — Atrium of the Walton Center for Planetary Health | Register |
| Global Futures Laboratory Earth Day 2025 events | Join the Global Futures Laboratory in a special celebration of our planet and all of its inhabitants. Programs across this three-hour event include a youth leadership panel focusing on Conversation on Impact, an Earth Day edition of Global Futures Conversation and the State of Global Futures Address by ASU Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures, Peter Schlosser, as well as other presentations from Global Futures Scientists and Scholars. Tuesday, April 22: Noon–3 p.m. — Walton Center for Planetary Health | Register |
| Ditch the Dumpster | Every year ASU students moving off-campus realize they have accumulated more stuff than they need or have space for. Ditch the Dumpster allows students to donate these unwanted items for the reuse, repurpose or recycling of those items in a way that supports local non-profits and teaches the ASU community about proper recycling and reuse. Bins for general donations, non-perishable food, hygiene products and cleaning products will be located at each ASU residential hall. Tuesday, April 22 - Friday, May 9 — All residence halls across the valley. | Learn more |
October 2024 Campus Sustainability Month events
| Event | Description |
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| Walking Tour Loops | The Sustainability Tour highlights several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate the principles of sustainability into its physical and academic environment. |
| Blue Bag Sorts | Blue bag sorting at ASU involves sorting and recycling hard-to-recycle materials collected from office Blue Bags, emphasizing sustainability and waste reduction on campus. |
| Sun Devil Football Green Game | Green Games promote sustainability in athletics and inspire fans to be sustainable Sun Devils by practicing eco-friendly practices while attending sporting events. |
| Green Devil Ambassador Conference | The Green Devil Ambassador Sustainability Conference empowers ASU staff with the knowledge and skills to lead and advocate for sustainability initiatives within departments and across campus. |
| Fair Trade Tabling | ASU is proud to be the largest Fair Trade University in the nation! Please stop by our tables to learn why Fair Trade is such an important movement, connect with resources and grab some Fair Trade goodies! |
| Cakes and Cacti | Visit Engrained Patio for this sustainable food systems event and hyperlocal mesquite pancake breakfast. Sun Devil Hospitality invites many of ASU’s local food vendors to showcase their products and speak about the sustainable attributes of their companies. |
| Bring Out Your Waste | Looking for an effective way to dispose of hard-to-recycle office materials? Do you want to support a greener, more sustainable campus? Join us for an on-campus office recycling event hosted by University Sustainability Practices. |
April 2024 Earth Day Every Day events
| Event | Description |
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| Chalk Art Competition | USP and HIDA kicked off April with a day of chalk art! Staff, faculty and students were invited to submit sustainability designs and invited to create their designs in chalk. Attendees can vote on their favorite designs as they stroll the chalk plots. Winners will receive sustainable prizes! |
| Fair Trade Tabling Event | Stop by to learn about the significance of Fair Trade, connect with campus resources and enjoy some Fair Trade treats courtesy of University Sustainability Practices and Sun Devil Hospitality. |
| Cakes and Cacti: Plant Sale and Pancake Breakfast | Sun Devil Hospitality and USP celebrated Earth Day Every Day at the Garden Commons on the Polytechnic Campus! Attendees practiced sustainability by eating a hyper-local breakfast with mesquite pancakes made from local mesquite tree flour, fresh squeezed orange juice from oranges at the Garden Commons and coffee from a local roaster. There was also a plant sale of cacti and succulents grown at the Garden Commons. |
| Virtual Sustainable Event Planner Training | Join the University Sustainability Practices and Zero Waste Departments to learn how to plan your ASU events sustainably! This virtual session is open to all ASU staff and faculty and will provide you credit for the Sustainable Event Planner Training in CareerEDGE upon completion. |
| Garden Commons Wildflower Seed Balls | Celebrate Earth Month at the Garden Commons by making wildflower seed bombs from repurposed paper! |
| Earth Day Walk- Steps for Sustainability | Join us at the ASU Earth Day Walk - Step Into Sustainability, a unique opportunity to embrace eco-friendly practices and celebrate our planet. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference, this event welcomes all who wish to contribute to a greener tomorrow. |
| Sustainability Walking Tours | The Sustainability Tour highlights several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. |
| Blue Bag Sorts | Sort through waste contents collected in the Zero Waste Department’s Blue Bag program to see what hard-to-recycle materials staff at ASU dispose of in their offices. |
October 2023 Campus Sustainability Month events
| Event | Description |
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| Electric Vehicle Test Drive Event | This event provided an opportunity for ASU-approved drivers to test drive an ASU electric fleet vehicle and check out ASU’s commitment to electrifying its fleet vehicles. |
| Garden Commons Fall Workshop | Participants discovered what to plant in their fall gardens.
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| Fair Trade Tabling | University Sustainability Practices and Sun Devil Hospitality celebrated Fair Trade Month by tabling to teach about the significance of Fair Trade, connect the ASU community with resources and share some Fair Trade treats. |
| Sustainable Event Planner Training | ASU's Sustainable Event Planner Training helps staff and faculty integrate sustainability into university events, providing comprehensive guidance and valuable networking opportunities. |
| Cakes and Cacti | Attendees practiced sustainability by eating a hyper-local breakfast with mesquite pancakes made from local mesquite tree flour, fresh prickly pear limeade and date syrup from campus trees. There was also a showcase of local sustainable food vendors! |
| Garden Commons Volunteer Event | During the volunteer event, participants helped with garden tasks including planting, harvesting, weeding, composting and seed starting. |
April 2023 Earth Day Every Day events
| Event | Description |
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| University Street Market | USP and University Street Market kicked off April with a vintage thrift market. There was vintage ASU gear for sale and sustainable giveaways! |
| Garden Commons Farm Stand | Students received free campus-grown produce and staff could purchase it for $5. Meal kits were also available that provided non-perishable goods to make a meal with the produce provided. The funds contributed to the growth of the Garden Commons to serve the ASU community. |
| Blue Bag Sorts | ASU's Zero Waste department hosted Blue Bag sorts to sort hard-to-recycle waste. These sorts occurred each Friday during April and provided an educational volunteer opportunity. |
| Cakes and Cacti: Plant Sale and Pancake Breakfast | Sun Devil Hospitality and USP celebrated Earth Day Every Day at the Garden Commons on the Polytechnic Campus! Attendees practiced sustainability by eating a hyper-local breakfast with mesquite pancakes made from local mesquite tree flour, fresh squeezed orange juice from oranges at the Garden Commons and coffee from a local roaster. There was also a plant sale of cacti and succulents grown at the Garden Commons. |
| Earth Festival | To celebrate Earth Day, USP hosted the Earth Festival! This festival brought together various ASU departments and vendors to showcase sustainability practices by providing educational materials, sustainability giveaways and more! Attendees joined USP and other ASU departments and vendors in recognizing that Earth Day is every day! |
October 2022 Campus Sustainability Month events
| Event | Description |
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| Basics of Herb Gardening Workshop | Hosted at the Garden Commons on the Polytechnic Campus, this workshop provided best-growing practices for herbs that thrive in the Sonoran Desert. |
| Chalk Art | A local chalk artist created a "pathway to sustainability" chalk drawing. This interactive path led participants through sustainable habits aligning with the Personal Action goal. |
| Downtown Phoenix Campus Sustainability Month Tabling | USP tabled on Taylor Mall on the Downtown Phoenix campus with games, giveaways and opportunities to learn more about ASU sustainability and Campus Sustainability Month events. |
| Single Use Scaries | USP and Zero Waste hosted two tables outside the Student Pavilion that focused on spreading the knowledge about the harms of using single-use plastics. |
| Solar Sewing Machine | Paul Nosa, an Arizona artist, brought his solar-powered sewing machine out to create sustainable patchwork designs for participants based on a few short words. |
| Status of Women Conference | The women of USP engaged in conversations surrounding sustainable self-care products during the Status of Women Conference. These two-hour-long sessions discussed purchasing sustainable self-care products and the benefits they provide to the environment. |
| Sustainable Food Fest | USP, in partnership with Sun Devil Hospitality, showcased sustainable and local food vendors in the various dining halls and P.O.D. Markets across all campuses. |
| Sustainability Walking Tours | Learn everything there is to know about ASU sustainability points of pride on campus. This guided tour took guests on a short loop to visit LEED-certified buildings, solar arrays and more. |
Sun Devils can learn about ASU’s sustainability goals and how they can get involved when participating in one of the many events occurring throughout the year at ASU. Campus Sustainability events include special engagement during Campus Sustainability events in October and Earth Day Every Day events in April, focusing on local action and sustainability solutions on college and university campuses.
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