Earth Day was founded in 1970. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for a nationwide demonstration in the spring of 1970 aimed to raise awareness of environmental issues. It worked. The first national Earth Day was April 22, 1970.
Apr
29
9:00am - 3:00pm
Browse for free, gently used clothes, books, and other items donated by WCM students and staff.
Schedule:
--> 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Drop off clothes, books,and household items
--> 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Browse and pick up any items that you need
How does the Stop & Swap work? Drop off clothes you no longer wear, books you would like to share, and small household items. This freecycle event aims to reduce waste by providing personal belongings a second life. You are not required to contribute in order to participate. Interested in volunteering during this event? Reach out to WCM-Sustainability@med.cornell.edu.
Items to Donate:
Clothes: Must be clean and in good condition with no rips or stains
Books: Pages must be free from writing, in good condition, and hardcover books must include jackets
Small Items: Items that are easy to carry and in good condition, including small appliances, stationery, organizers, kitchenware, coffeemakers, table lamps, board games, etc. No heaters or hot plates are allowed to be donated
May
17
12:00am - 12:00am
Students who plan to move out of their residence within the next few weeks are invited to bring all unwanted non-perishable, unopened, and unexpired food to the collection boxes in the lobbies of the Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall, Lasdon House, or Olin Hall by Sunday, May 17. These donations will go to local food banks through Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit organization that mobilizes transportation networks to deliver surplus food to local communities in need.
