We pledge to continue our efforts to protect human health and the environment, as well as educating Hoosiers (and beyond) about our great planet. As promised, here's our thread of IDEM experts answering your questions.

Let us know how you are celebrating #EarthDay2020 !

Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Helrigel shares facts about #EarthDay and how she will be celebrating at home with her family. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/iee/  for our free eLearning materials.

Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Program Support and Agricultural Liaison Julia Wickard wishes everyone a happy Earth Day! Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/  to learn more about the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Recycling Outreach Coordinator Alison Taylor shares tips on how to celebrate Earth Day at home. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/  to learn more about the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Recycling Market Development Manager Deanna Garner shares tips on how to manage food waste at home. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/  to learn more about the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Small Business Liaison Angela Taylor offers advice on how to safely dispose of household hazardous waste. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2452.htm to learn more about the proper disposal of household hazardous waste.

Small Business Liaison Angela Taylor offers advice on how to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medication. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2451.htm
to learn more about the proper disposal of medication.

Boats Program Manager Karen Teliha offers advice on safely disposing of mercury. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2452.htm to learn more about the proper disposal of household hazardous waste.

Indiana E-Cycle Program Manager Jacob Schmicker gives tips on how to e-cycle during the ongoing health crisis. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/2373.htm
to learn more about the proper disposal of electronic waste.

Heath Dill offers advice on how to start and maintain a successful compost. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2472.htm to learn more about composting.

Boats Program Manager Karen Teliha shares her at home compost. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2472.htm to learn more about composting.

Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Program Support and Agricultural Liaison Julia Wickard celebrates our nation’s farmers for their hard work. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/  to learn more about the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Syd wants you to pick up after your pet! For more information on nonpoint source pollution in our waterways, visit https://www.in.gov/idem/nps/2487.htm