We <3 Drum Circles - Eco Action 1995-1999

Boycott the Daily Collegian – Protest against Insert Advertisers

Eco Action protest against the paper advertisement inserts in the Daily Collegian.

 

To the left, Eco Action members participated in a protest where they acted as chopped Truffula trees outside Schwab Auditorium to urge students to use recycled products.

EcoPalooza 1995

Eco Action continued to tradition of EcoPalooza in 1995. They had several bands and dance groups preform, as well as a speaker about Burma.

 

 

Free the Planet Conference, Philly 1995

Eco Action Protested outside SUNOCO headquarters in Center City Philly to protest their placement of pollution-emitting refineries in the poor black areas of Philly: Environmental Racism.

   

Eco Action also protested on Independence Mall in Philly at the Environmental Bill of Rights Rally.

Drum Circles

Eco Action was really into drum circles in the 90’s. It was our thing.

 

Rally for Women’s Lives, Washington DC 1995

  

Earth Day 

Earth Day Birthday 1995

  

 

Earth Day 1996: The Eco-Bus

 

Earth Day 1997 – Ralph Nader

Eco Action had a record turn-out for Earth Day, thanks to their guest speaker, Ralph Nader.

Earth Day 1998

Earth Day of 1998 was not as well attended as Earth Day of 1997, but events carried on despite the rain.

1998 Postcard to Eco action

Think Globally, Act Locally – Eco Action 1992-1994

EcoPalooza

EcoPaolooza was a fall music festival held by EcoAction in the early 90’s.

       

Earth Day in the 90’s

Eco Action Earth Day celebrations continued, drawing large crowds despite several years of unfortunate weather. Every year, Eco Action helped the Penn State and State College community celebrate the earth with bands, crafts, and games.

Earth Day 1992:

       

Earth Day 1993:

 

Earth Day 1994:

A 1994 Daily Collegian article reported the general theme for the HUB ballroom was “Think globally, Act Locally”

Wolf Ambassadors

Wolves were brought to Penn State as part of the Wolf Ambassador Program where students learned about the return of wild wolves across the US.

      

PSU Recycling Program

The Penn State recycling program continued with bins in more locations and more piles of beer bottles than ever!

     

Cabin Weekend 1992

Eco Action spent a weekend in a cabin somewhere to hang out and enjoy good company (and finger paint).

  

Protest @ Pitt, 1994

Eco Action members joined lots of cool people, including Rusted Root, in Pittsburgh to protest the University of Pittsburgh’s investment in the Mt. Graham Telescope Project that would ruin habitat for the endangered red squirrel (the protest’s mascot). The protest was a success and the University of Pittsburgh did not invest.

Rusted Root preforming at the protest.

 

One World, One Chance – Eco Action 1991

1991 Plans

1991 Earth Week

Eco Action held a week-long celebration in honor of the earth and sustainable living. Speakers from the Penn State Faculty spoke throughout the week on various aspects of environmentalism. The Earth Day celebration took place on the HUB Lawn. Local elementary school student read poems, professors spoke, bands played, and at 3pm there was a “Crazy Daze” (not sure exactly what that was).

However, it was cold an rainy on Earth Day. The main act cancelled their event, but students and area residents still sang and danced on the muddy HUB lawn.

Bike Path Improvement on Campus

Eco Action partnered with the Penn State Cycling club to advocate for more bike paths and improved biker safety on campus.

Because Good Planets are Hard to Find – Eco Action 1989-1990

Teach-In

1989 Earth Day CFC Protest 

Eco Action marched in New York City to demand the stop of the production of CFCs on Earth Day in 1989.

“Citizens in the United States and around the world demand that corporations drastically reduce the production of greenhouse gasses, including a halt in the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)–deadly chemicals that are destroying the earth’s protective ozone shield, and contributing to the greenhouse effect which threatens all life on earth.” ~ 1989 Eco Action Poster

Official PSU Recycling Program Begins

Pennsylvania state law mandated that all schools, colleges, and universities have recycling programs by 1990, so Penn State phased in their recycling program in the fall of 1989. This ended the volunteer Eco Action recycling program.

“This is an opportunity for Penn State to provide leadership and show that we are concerned about the future of our environment.” ~ James Wagner, associate vice president for business and operations

Climate Change Awareness Continues

In collaboration with the Union of Concerned Scientists, Eco Action held a Global Warming awareness week from November 6-12, 1989. Dave Forman, the Co-Founder of Earth First, spoke in the HUB ballroom to a crowd of 400. Eco Action student’s also preformed “street theater” and handed out pamphlets about global warming.

“It is time to stop waffling so much. The evidence is pretty strong that the greenhouse effect is here” ~ James Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies

Eco Action Protests Radioactive Dump

Eco Action protested in front of Boucke Building agains dumping radioactive waste from nuclear power in Pennsylvania.

“Hell no, We don’t glow!”

1990 Earth Day

The PA House of Representatives congratulated Penn State Eco Action on their 20th anniversary on Earth Day 1990. At the the time we had over 400 members.

The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is pleased to recognize Eco-Action on its celebration of Earth Day 1990; praises its tireless commitment to preserving and protecting the environment; offers best wishes for continued growth and dedication to sustainable living.

The Eco Action held a 1990 Earth Day Celebration at the HUB. There were many films and speakers, including a Birds of Prey Show by Shaver’s Creek Raptor Rehabilitation Program with live birds of prey. There was also a skit of the Lorax and an Earth Cake 6 feet in diameter for everyone to share.