SPRING 2022
CELEBRATE EARTH WEEK AT PENN

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Penn Sustainability is planning a week of events and educational opportunities to celebrate our dedication to social, environmental, and economic sustainability at the University of Pennsylvania.
CREATING CANOPY
TREE GIVEAWAY MAY 5
To encourage the continual ‘greening’ of our communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, Penn will once again partner with TreePhilly for the Creating Canopy tree giveaway. Each year, a limited number of free trees are given away to Penn and UPHS staff and faculty that register in advance. Trees will be first available to homeowners who live in the City of Philadelphia. 
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PENN'S ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS INITIATIVE
The Environmental Innovations Initiative was launched in 2019 to meaningfully impact the critical environmental challenges of our time, particularly climate change, biodiversity loss, and human vulnerability.
Energy Week at Penn April 4-8
Join the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology (VIEST) for Energy Week at Penn taking place April 4th – 8th! Various events will be hosted throughout the week; including a keynote by author Kim Stanley Robinson, a panel on energy and indigenous people, student lightning talks, a live podcast, and the unveiling of a new piece of public art.
MLK Jr. Day Environmental Justice Event Examines urban greening and community safety
In partnership with the Office of Social Equity & Community and University City (UC) Green, Penn Sustainability hosted the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Environmental Justice event on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Take the 30x30 Challenge this April
Did you know that Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, according to the EPA?
The 30x30 Challenge is an effort to encourage the Penn community to get outside, learn about local ecology, and appreciate the beauty of nature.
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Get Ready for Move Out 2022
PennMoves will be making its return in Move-Out 2022! The annual program, managed by Residential & Hospitality Services in collaboration with Goodwill, provides an opportunity for Penn students to donate unwanted items such as clothing, appliances, furniture, and more before they return home for the summer.
Green2Go New Drop Off Locations
You asked, we listened! Penn Dining and Penn Sustainability are teaming up to provide more ways for students to return used Green2Go containers. You can drop off your used Green2Go containers in the designated carts or bins at locations across campus, including various dining halls and public spaces.
Action! Penn Sustainability’s New Video Series
Penn Sustainability is producing a video series to illustrate some of the key programs in the Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0. Released primarily on our social media channels, two videos have been released to date, Utilities & Operations and Procurement. Make sure to subscribe to the Penn Sustainability YouTube Channel!
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