Community Hospital in Grand Junction hosted an Earth Day celebration in part to highlight conservation and sustainability efforts.

The sustainability and diversity council at the hospital hosted an event that included giveaways of plants and garden seeds.

Stephanie Marsicovetere, chairwoman of the council, said the event also promoted a collaboration with the City of Grand Junction in which nearly 100 gallons of compostable food waste is collected each week. The hospital also donates leftover food from its Flying Pig Restaurant to the Food Bank of the Rockies.

The hospital collects and recycles alkaline batteries, plastics and cans as well as works with Project Cure to collect and donates expired medical products and equipment to countries in need.

Community Hospital provides inpatient care and a range of outpatient diagnostic services. For more information, visit the website at https://yourcommunityhospital.com.