Campus Sustainability Events
Celebrate campus sustainability events
Sustainability events, engagement, and training raise awareness, inspire action and build skills to tackle environmental and social challenges. Join University Sustainability Practices as we share sustainable practices, and empower individuals and organizations to turn knowledge into meaningful action for lasting positive change.
October 2025 Campus Sustainability Month events
| Event | Description | Event page |
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| Blue Bag Sorts (Tempe campus) | Come by the Zero Waste Office and 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. Oct. 1, 15 and 29, 10 a.m. to noon, Zero Waste Office | Sign up |
| Garden Commons Volunteer Days (Polytechnic campus) | Come join us for a day of volunteering at Garden Commons, open to all in the ASU Community. The specific tasks for the day vary but will be outdoors and include working in the garden with dirt and insects! Oct. 3 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) and 24 (9 a.m. to noon), Garden Commons | Volunteer here |
| Cakes and Cacti (Tempe campus) | Sun Devil Hospitality is showcasing sustainability and locally harvested ingredients at a free pancake breakfast on the Engrained patio. The pancakes will be made from local mesquite flour and served with orange syrup from oranges grown and harvested at the Garden Commons. The ASU Garden Commons will provide cactus and succulents for the first 30 participants. Oct. 7, 9–11 a.m., Engrained Patio, Memorial Union | More information |
| Garden Commons Farm Stand (Polytechnic campus) | Join the Garden Commons for bi-weekly fresh produce distribution! Bring your reusable bag for any items you want to take home with you. All produce is harvested from the ASU Polytechnic Garden Commons. FREE to students (up to 3 items); first come, first serve. Oct. 8 and 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Garden Commons | More information |
| Green Devil Ambassador Sustainability Conference (Tempe campus) | 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. Join us and become a registered Green Devil Ambassador! Oct. 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Memorial Union, 228 Cochise | Register |
| Walking Tour Loops (Multi-campus) | Sustainability Tours highlight several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. Walking Tour Loops this month include Downtown Phoenix campus, Polytechnic campus, West Valley campus, Walton Center Tempe campus loop and Hayden Tempe campus loop. Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 | Learn more about tours |
| Sustainable Event Planner Training (Polytechnic campus) | ASU's Sustainable Event Planner Training helps staff and faculty integrate sustainability into university events, providing comprehensive guidance and valuable networking opportunities. This session is run by University Sustainability Practices, Zero Waste and Sun Devil Hospitality. Oct. 16, noon to 1:30 p.m., Sun Devil Fitness Center, Wellness Suite | Register |
| ASU vs. Houston Green Football Game (Tempe campus) | Green Games promote sustainability in athletics and inspire fans to be sustainable Sun Devils by practicing eco-friendly practices while attending sporting events. Join USP and Zero Waste at Sparky's Touchdown Tailgate for giveaways, food and games! Oct. 25, TBA, College Avenue in between 6th and 7th Streets | Coming soon! |
| Sustainable Event Planner Training (Downtown Phoenix campus) | ASU's Sustainable Event Planner Training helps staff and faculty integrate sustainability into university events, providing comprehensive guidance and valuable networking opportunities. This session is run by University Sustainability Practices, Zero Waste and Sun Devil Hospitality. Oct. 30, 10:30–11:45 a.m., University Center #286 | Register |
Other opportunities
Sun Devil Central
Make sustainability personal and join University Sustainability Practices on Sun Devil Central. This is a hub for all events and activities happening throughout the year from USP, Zero Waste and the Garden Commons for students and staff alike.
Past events
April 2025 Earth Day Every Day
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Blue Bag Sorts | Participants 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. |
| Fashion Forward | ASU Clothing Drive and Clothing Closet Clothing exchange for sustainable fashion! For two days, we had secondhand clothing for all students to take away. |
| Walking Tour Loops | Sustainability Tours highlight several “Sustainability Points of Pride” that exemplify ASU’s effort to incorporate sustainability principles into its physical and academic environment. |
| 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. |
| Cakes and Cacti | Sun Devil Hospitality showcased locally harvested ingredients during a pancake breakfast. Breakfast was pancakes made from mesquite flour and served with orange syrup from oranges grown and harvested at Garden Commons. Garden Commons hosted 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
October 2024 Campus Sustainability Month
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| 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
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| 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
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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.