Promoting Sustainability Awareness, St. John’s Will Host EPA Event

October 19, 2012

Reflecting its dedication to improving the environment, St. John’s University observes Campus Sustainability Awareness Day on October 24 by hosting the New York-area information session of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Food Recovery Challenge, followed by a conservation-themed Movie Night for students.

The EPA information session is expected to draw up to 100 people from approximately 30 agencies, businesses and organizations to the Queens, NY, campus. The event will begin at 10 a.m. in St. Albert Hall and include discussions, a box lunch and a tour of St. John’s 02 Composting System, which recycles food and yard waste to make compost for the University’s organic landscape practices.  

Partnering with the University’s Earth Club, the Office of Sustainability will hold Movie Night on the Great Lawn. From 7–10 p.m., the campus community will be able to watch Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Student sustainability coordinators will distribute blankets and hot chocolate.

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