Earth Month
April is Earth Month at NC State. This month-long emphasis on the planet, sustainability and how you can make the world a better place is hosted by NC Stateās Sustainability Council and University Sustainability Office.
Earth Fair
Register to Attend and Volunteer
Wednesday, April 12 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebration of NC State Sustainability
RSVP to Attend
Tuesday, April 18 9:00 am – 10:30 am
The purpose of Earth Month at NC State is to:
- Introduce the campus community to sustainability efforts
- Increase awareness and understanding of sustainability
- Create opportunities for collaboration, engagement and activities that further sustainability
- Encourage event attendees to examine their role in improving sustainability
Upcoming Earth Month Events
The following events highlight an aspect of environmental, social or economic sustainability. If you wish to add an event to this listing, please register your event at calendar.ncsu.edu or contact sustainability@ncsu.edu.
Host an Event for Earth Month
- Plan an event during April 1-30. Events can be virtual or in-person.
- Submit your event to calendar.ncsu.edu no later than Monday, March 27.
- Be sure to select āSustainabilityā as the topic under filters
- Optional: E-mail us at sustainability@ncsu.edu with the link to your event(s).
All events submitted by Monday, March 27 will be compiled and promoted to campus.
We welcome all types of events, activities and programs that connect to the global Sustainable Development Goals. Events could highlight elements of sustainability, such as environment (air, water and sanitation, nature and ecosystems, recycling, composting, climate, food systems, energy, transportation), social (health and wellbeing, environmental justice, poverty, food and housing security) and economy (sustainable cities, communities, businesses or innovations).
Certify Your Event(s) Sustainable
Showcase your organizationās commitment to sustainability by attaining a Sustainable Event Certification. Learn more and submit your application online at Sustainable Event Certification.
Promote Earth Month
Help spread the word about Earth Month:
- Mention Earth Month in newsletters, announcements, on websites and social media, etc.
- Promote Earth Month events in social media and among interested members of the campus community.
- Promote how your organization supports sustainability by featuring sustainability-related research, activities and more through your channels.
- Register to attend Earth Fair to introduce campus to your sustainability achievements and the Celebration of Sustainability to help honor the people, projects and programs that advance sustainability at NC State.
- Utilize the 2023 Earth Month Promotional Kit.
FOLLOW NC STATE SUSTAINABILITY
For Sustainability-Related News, Research Highlights & Events
Try these tips this month to boost sustainability:
- Hit the light switch to save energy.
- Cycle safe.
- Eat fresh food and support local farmers.
- Equip your car for the best fuel efficiency.
- Get moving for your physical and mental health.
- Turn off the tap when water isn’t in use.
- Use reusable cups instead of disposable cups.
- Clean out your closet and donate or recycle items you don’t use.
- Stay hydrated with water.
- Swap out light bulbs for energy efficient versions, such as LEDs.
- Shop at farmer’s markets for local food.
- Purchase less by creating DIY products (look online for ideas and recipes).
- Reduce your use of disposable shopping bags.
- Reduce food waste by cleaning your plate.
- Recycle to give new life to discarded products.
- Buy used to save money and reduce resource use.
- Reduce your water footprint.
- Give back to a local charity.
- Save water by taking shorter showers.
- Walk more to reduce emissions and improve your health.
- Grow your own food in your backyard or plant containers.
- Happy Earth Day. Do something to celebrate the planet.
- Fix leaks fast to save water.
- Opt for eco-friendly laundry: wash in cold water or hang items to dry.
- Drive less to reduce emissions and air pollution.
- Adjust computer display settings to save energy.
- Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste.
- Pull the plug on electronics not in use in order to save energy.
- Go paperless to reduce paper waste.
- Eat produce that’s in season.
Earth Month is hosted by NC Stateās Sustainability Council and University Sustainability Office.