Events

Zero Waste Conference 2024 is December 4-6!

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Schedule:

Wednesday, December 4th

• Zero Waste Action Plan Public Forum. 12:00 - 1:00pm, SAC rm131 (Banquet Room). Come learn about Cal Poly Humboldt's new Zero Waste Action Plan and share your ideas for eliminating waste on campus! See this flier for details.
• Compost Workshop. 1:00 - 2:30pm, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT). Join us for a hands-on introduction to composting and learn about the right blend of materials, tools and bins for the job. 
• Bookbinding Workshop. 2:00 - 4:00pm, Library 2nd floor Fishbowl. Learn how to bind notebooks and journals using reusable materials and keep what you make!

Thursday, December 5th

• Bee Hotel/Nest Box Making Workshop.  6:00 - 7:30pm, CCAT. Make bee hotels and nest boxes for native pollinators using reclaimed wood and other materials, and take home what you make! Cocoa and tea provided. See this flier for details.
• Tinker Time! 5:30 - 8:00pm, Library 2nd floor Fishbowl. Come craft with us using recycled/repurposed materials - printmaking, card station, 'plarn' knitting, bike parts, free laptop/computer giveaway and more!

Friday, December 6th

• Shitthropocene and Map Giveaway.  10:00 - 11:30am, Library 2nd floor. Come watch this film from patagonia films on the Library's new digital wall and get maps to reuse for wrapping paper and art projects!
• Field Trip to Recology Recycling Facility. 12:30 - 2:30pm (field trip bus departs at 12:30pm, tour starts at 1:00pm). Tour the recycling facility and see firsthand what happens to the items you put in your recycling bin. Space is limited, sign up here by 12/2 to reserve your spot!
• Volunteer Friday. 10:00 - 12:00pm & 1:00 - 4:00pm, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology. Get your hands dirty gardening and working on community projects!
• Oh SNAP! Pop-up Thrift Store. 2:30 - 4:30pm in Rec and Wellness Center rm 125. All 'new-to-you' clothing and household goods are free!
• Zero Waste Banquet. 5:15 - 8:15pm, Library 2nd floor Fishbowl. Dinner includes presentation by keynote speakers Jennifer Savage and Carly Tambling, along with a Trashin' Fashion Show hosted by Green Campus.