Students of Sustainability at Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York 13210
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Elizabeth
Kahn
Phone: 818.
399. 8881
Email: eakahn@syr.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Earthfest: Informing
and Inspiring Students
Syracuse,
N.Y., April 14, 2014 – With
the lack of coverage concerning the problems that threaten life on our planet,
many do not know what to do. But just because it is not in front of your face
does not mean that these issues are not legitimate. The lack of talk
surrounding what is going on in our world is an issue in itself. That is where
the Students of Sustainability come in.
Earthfest is a three-day event of peace, love and awareness focused on
educating members of the Syracuse University community about serious and
time-sensitive environmental issues. Our basics, such as air and water, are
being threatened. All things we do are interrelated and affect us all. The
battle against climate change is not over. It is time for us to tune in and
take action, and it starts with the individual. Earthfest is where the
education and empowerment begins.
April 17:
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Come see renewable energy in action via a bike
powered phone charge, taking place on the quad. These bikes exemplify how easy
and accessible renewable energy can be; solutions that utilize this energy are
applicable. While your phone is charging, you are welcome to ride another bike around
campus.
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During this demo, there will be other fun
activities such as face painting and Frisbee. Join us for some fun in the great
outdoors. We have the power to be the energy of the future if we apply
ourselves accordingly.
April 21:
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At 6:30 PM in the Herg, come see a screening of
Years of Living Dangerously, a vivid depiction of deforestation. This Showtime
documentary series features a star-studded cast, with executive producer James
Cameron. This episode follows Matt Damon and Harrison Ford as they travel to
Indonesia to investigate the palm oil industry, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as he
joins a team of wildfire firefighters.
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Stay after to hear what you can do to make a
difference and what products to stay away from.
April 22:
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Celebrate Earth Day with Students of
Sustainability. Litter is more serious than it seems. Almost 80% of littered
trash ends up in the ocean and affects the ecosystems. Do your part and help us
clean up the park.
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Throwing trash away is only part of the fight to
save our planet. Have you ever wondered where your garbage goes once you throw
it away? Questions such as these can be answered by the students of
sustainability.
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#TRUfactz Table in Schine – SOS members will be
selling Canary Project posters, get a chance to be featured on our instagram.
April 23:
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#TRUfactz Table in Schine – SOS members will be
selling Canary Project posters, get a chance to be featured on our instagram,
enter our raffle for a free bike.
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From 2-3 PM, bring your yoga mats to the quad
for an hour of relaxation and stretching.
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The last event later that day will be Conscious
Consumption. Get some free food and learn how what we use affects the world we
live in.
April 24:
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Earth Fest After Party at Chuck’s
o Check
out the unveiling of an eco friendly mural.
It is
obvious that our Earth is dying. It needs your help to survive. We need to
create a conscious community and inspire people to change. Once you know what
is going on around you, what will you do?
Join the
conversation with Students of Sustainability during three exciting days of
Earth Fest.
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