What is EPPC Earth Week?
In honor of Earth Day (April 22), the ASUCD Environmental Policy and Planning Commission (EPPC) is putting together a week of activities related to the environment on our social media (Instagram and Facebook). When you participate in these activities, record your attendance (how to do this for each activity is specified below) and each activity you participate in will earn you points for entry in a raffle for the chance to win one of four $50 Visa gift cards. Think of each point as a name entry into the raffle. The more points you earn, the higher your probability of being one of the winners!
Be sure to keep checking earthday.ucdavis.edu throughout the week and rest of April for more Earth Month activities!
Raffle Rules
Fill out this Google Form by Sunday, April 25 at 11:59pm to enter the raffle! Only fill out and submit one form once you've completed all the activities you were able to participate in. Don't fill out and submit a form for every event and activity!
Points Breakdown
- Three points: Attending any event EPPC promotes during EPPC Earth Week or Earth Month activity from earthday.ucdavis.edu
- Two points: Participating in any non-event activities that are promoted by EPPC during EPPC Earth Week
- One point: Resharing EPPC Earth Week posts (screenshot your posts to enter in the raffle!)
Earth Week Activities
Monday, April 19
Attend the EPPC Sustainability Webinar
Attend EPPC's Sustainability Webinar from 4:40-6:00pm! (Zoom link for event). This webinar is the first in a series highlighting the sustainability efforts of UC Davis and will introduce students to the Office of Sustainability and the university's current endeavors.
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot yourself attending the webinar. Make sure your name/face are visible in the screenshot along with the presenters or presentation for full credit.
EJSCREEN & CalEnviroScreen
Learn about how to use EJSCREEN and CalEnviroScreen, tools used for comparing environmental and demographic data in the United States and California. These tools are especially helpful in an environmental justice context! Stay tuned for our social media post this day on how to use these tools. Check our social media on Monday for a quick tutorial on how to use these tools!
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot the results for an address of your choice on CalEnviroScreen and the results for PM 2.5 (under "Environmental Indicators") for an address of your choice on EJSCREEN. You must submit both screenshots to receive points!
Tuesday, April 20
Learn How To Contact Your Congressperson or Representative
Contacting your congressperson or representative is a great way to make your voice heard on topics, policies, and/or legislation you're passionate about! Stay tuned for our social media post this day to learn how to do this.
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot a message you sent your congressperson or representative!
Wednesday, April 21
Attend the Office of Sustainability's Zero Waste Workshop
Attend the Office of Sustainability's Zero Waste Workshop from 6:00-6:30pm to learn how to properly divert waste on campus into the recycle and compost bins and hear some tips on how to reduce and reuse waste.
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot yourself attending the meeting. Make sure your name/face are visible in the screenshot along with the presenters or presentation for full credit.
Thursday, April 22 | Happy Earth Day!!
Individual Environmentally-Friendly Actions
Community, state, and federal action are critical for making progress on environmental issues, but individual actions are also important! We've put together a list of individual actions that shouldn't cost you much (or any!) money. Stay tuned for our social media post this day to see the list of actions.
- How to enter the raffle: Take a photo of yourself completing one of the actions (that is able to be photographed). Each additional photo of an action will get you an extra point!
Earth Day Festival at UC Davis
Join Climate Reality Project, Net Impact, Sustainable Environmental Design, and Zero Waste and Sustainability at 6:10pm for an evening of fun, inspiration, and exploration of our Earth and the many exciting topics related to this planet. There will be Bingo Passports and themed booths (i.e. breakout rooms). There will be time for chatting, learning, and connecting. Register here!
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot yourself attending the event. Make sure your name/face are visible in the screenshot along with the presenters or presentation for full credit.
Friday, April 23
Identifying Environmental Hazards Workshop
Learn about how to identify environmental hazards and violations of the law in your neighborhood with Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Ken Mifsud at 5:00pm. This event will provide participants with the tools they need to take action against environmental injustice in their community. Register for the event here to receive the meeting information.
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot yourself attending the meeting. Make sure your name/face are visible in the screenshot along with the presenters or presentation for full credit.
Energy Conservation Office Energy & Sustainability Career Panel
The UCD Energy Conservation Office is holding an Energy & Sustainability Career Panel at 1:00pm, featuring an Energy Project Manager, Sustainability Manager, Green Buildings Project Manager, and an Energy Systems graduate student. These professionals will be happy to answer questions about their roles and how they got there! Register for the event here to receive the meeting information.
- How to enter the raffle: Screenshot yourself attending the meeting. Make sure your name/face are visible in the screenshot along with the presenters or presentation for full credit.
Saturday, April 24
Citizen Science Project
Help contribute to key environmental research by joining the Global Earth Challenge: a database of citizen science projects that you can participate in with your mobile phone. The Global Earth Challenge app can be downloaded at globalearthchallenge.earthday.org, and you can also explore the research being done. Check out our social media post on Saturday to learn how to contribute!
- How to enter the raffle: Take a screenshot of what you contributed to a project.
Sunday, April 25
Go for a walk!
Go for a walk, take a photo of a plant or animal, post it, and tag us on social media! Today's activity is just for fun, and won't count towards entries in the raffle. Remember, even though Earth Day is only once a year, every day is a day to celebrate, protect, and educate about the Earth and sustainable efforts!