university of denver earth day
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DU students Megan Marshall and Mariah Shell founded the DU
Earth Day Summit.
Stu Galvis‐‐founder of Boulder Green Proper>es
and cer>fied speaker for the Climate Project–
opened the summit.
The summit was also carbon balanced through renewable energy provided by EarthEra. 100 percent of EarthEra’s funds go toward the construc=on of addi=onal wind and solar facili=es. Above: DU Campus
Make Earth Day everyday!
Colorado photographer John Fielder spoke on the rela6onship of ecology and economy, and encouraged poli6cal engagement alongside environmental advocacy.
A discussion panel included Brianna Borin from Snooze AM Eatery, Jonny 5 from Flobots, and Shannon Spurlock‐‐the
Community IniBaBves Coordinator for Denver Urban Gardens.
The DU Earth Day Summit was zero‐waste: the food was composted and all the dishes and linens were reusable.
The Summit gave a@endees a sustainable goodie‐bag, which included a bandana printed with goals for DU NO IMPACT
WEEK, which is only one iniKaKve as part of their month long celebraKon of Earth month.