Students Learn About Natural Products at Sustainability Fair

EvCC started its celebration of Earth Week with a sustainability vendor fair in Grey Wolf Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

The fair was the first of many events planned for this week in order to promote sustainability. Students were able to learn how sustainable products are better for the earth and for their bodies, such as all natural beauty products, household cleaners, and food.

Students for Environmental Action (SEA) Club gave
information on EvCC's sustainable resources. 

“The chemicals they use, not only do you breathe it in the air, but you also wash it down the drain,” said EvCC alumni Emily Yarsinske about harmful beauty products. “It can kill wildlife, is harmful to our skin, and is just all around bad.”

Turtle McNeill, a vendor at the fair selling all natural beauty products from Gypsy Regimens makes all of her products from natural ingredients like honey, beeswax, and jojoba oil.

“It’s all 100 percent natural. I get the beeswax and honey straight from the beekeeper in Eastern Washington,” said McNeill. “All of the manufacturing processes are sustainable, right down to the reusable paper towels.”

Some of the other vendors featured making sustainable food, making compost out of food waste, using recycled office supplies, and sustainable energy use.

Turtle McNiell sells her all natural beauty products and
crocheted items at various fairs and events in the area. 

EvCC will continue to celebrate Earth Week with a different event each day:

Tuesday, April 23: “Who Killed the Electric Car” movie. 5-8 p.m. in GWH 286.

Wednesday, April 24: Plant Swap, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GWH Courtyard. Organic Gardening with Ciscoe Morris. 1-2 p.m. in GWH Plaza.
 

Thursday, April 25: Sustainable Art Competition Judging. 1-2 p.m. in the White Horse second floor critique space.

Story by Lily Haight