Date posted: October 26, 2011
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Conduct an environmental audit of the Bellevue College Early Learning Center. During recent years studies have shown that children are exposed to environmental toxins in the food, toys, bedrooms, bathroom and schoolrooms. And many of these toxic chemical affect learning and IQ, especially during the developmental stages. In addition, safe alternatives exist it ...more about Now Hiring – Childcare Audit Filer
Date posted: October 23, 2011
The Sustainable Business Practices program is pleased to present The Business of Energy featuring Lesa McIntrye, CEO of Greenworks on Thursday, November 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in N201.
Date posted: October 19, 2011
PITTSBURGH, PA (Oct. 11, 2011)-- Bellevue College joined with 32 other leading institutions, including Stanford, Harvard, Arizona State, to launch the Billion Dollar Green Challenge. The goal is to invest a cumulative total of one billion dollars in self-managed green revolving funds that finance energy efficiency upgrades on campus. As part of the Founding Circle, ...more about Bellevue College Joins Launch of $1 Billion ‘Green Challenge’
Date posted: October 17, 2011
October 2011 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…
Date posted: October 15, 2011
The morning started out with breakfast at Kiva Han, a local coffee house on Forbes Avenue of Pittsburgh. An intense warmth of the sun, in mid-October as we reminisce the memories of Seattle Summer. The coffee house had a vintage feel filled with dust, old wood, and quaint artwork. There we sat outside of the ...more about AASHE Diary
Date posted: October 12, 2011
As you may know, Bellevue College has become a member of AASHE. This week two students and one staff member headed to Pittsburgh for the annual AASHE conference to learn and share best practices in Sustainability from colleges all over the world. From composting to student gardens to green fees and activism we rubbed shoulders ...more about BC Goes AASHE
Date posted: October 10, 2011
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Date posted: October 10, 2011
Zack Boucher, our Transportation Coordinator, explains all of the options available for commuting to campus this school year!
Date posted: October 6, 2011
2012 – Office of Sustainability Launched 2011 – Transportation Management Plan launched 2011 – First Sustainability Curriculum Mgr. Hired 2010 – First Sustainability and Resource Conservation Mgr. hired 2009 - Environmental Advisory Committee completes first Carbon Audit 2008 - Students approve Student Environmental Sustainability Fund 2007 - BC President signs American College and University President's ...more about Milestones
Date posted: October 6, 2011
Energy Conservation: We are in the middle of a major campus-wide audit of lighting, water and HVAC systems. Waste: Fall quarter we launched composting in the cafeteria with new compostable food service materials. Transportation: Electric car charging stations, a car sharing program and covered bicycle racks are in the works. Student and Employee Engagement: The ...more about Current Projects
