Students! We are taking applicants, all expenses paid, to attend the Post-Landfill Action Network's Students for Zero Waste 2023 Conference! This conference brings together like-minded individuals for community-building, inspiration, and solution sharing to push the movement forward. APPLY HERE BY NOV. 3RD: https://forms.office.com/r/SM4dDP9xT4
The City of Bellevue’s Transportation Department is continuing work on Bike Bellevue, and they want your input! Bike Bellevue will add bike lanes to existing streets in the urban core areas of Downtown, Wilburton and BelRed. The goal is to create a network of safe and comfortable cycling connections for people of all ages and ...more about Submit your Feedback for Added Bike Lanes in Bellevue!
October 16th 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM Virtual, register for the link here. Join PLAN to learn how to drive change away from single-use products and encourage reuse on campus! This session is an interactive presentation around how students can lead efforts to solve waste issues on campus by implementing new zero waste programs. The speakers ...more about A Zero Waste Campus is Possible with The Post Landfill Action Network
For your proposal to be considered in the next meeting submit them by 10/18! The SESF, The Student Environmental Sustainability Fee, is intended to provide resources that are sustainable for student use and education while enhancing BC’s efforts to continue to create a campus that is environmentally responsible. Get started here: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/sustainability/get-involved/sesf/how-to-use/
Interested in learning more about Global Blue Zones, Sustainable Living and personal wellness? Apply for the Costa Rica Experience Scholarship; SESF and Wellness Center Collaboration This eight-day trip includes time exploring the beach and trails of the Nicoya Peninsula as well as travel to the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Share this experience with ...more about Costa Rica Experience-March 2024 Deadline Nov. 15
Pouring Rights campaigns are one avenue for students and campuses to find their point of intervention in the Global Waste Crisis. Join PLAN staff Rachael & Young in our training series that explores the relationship between Big Soda and Waste Justice, and why it’s important for schools to support sustainable and ethical contracts on their ...more about PLAN’s Pouring Rights Training Series
The Bellevue College Foundation and the Office of Sustainability are hosting a contest seeking out the most creative projects made from the old banners stored on campus. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win $100, $50 and $25 cash reward as well as a matching reward to any BC program or club of their choice. ...more about BC Builds Contest
Due to construction projects, two major downtown Bellevue intersections will be closed for periods of time in the near future. The construction impact will also include another closure of the Bellevue Transit Center, which will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, August 25th to 5 a.m. Monday, August 28th and also 10 p.m. Friday, September ...more about Two Downtown Bellevue Intersections will be Closed in the Future for Construction
Have you heard of BellHop? BellHop is Bellevue's first 100% electric, on-demand, and free shuttle service. At this moment, Bellhop is a pilot program with plans to operate now through December 31, 2023, so try it out! Bellhop is app-based solution for localized transportation that offers a great opportunity for users to get to various ...more about Introducing BellHop!
The Robinswood Park Forest Restoration event on July 27th was a huge success! The Office of Sustainability, City of Bellevue Parks and a group of BC students spent the morning cleaning up huge amounts of ivy, beautifying the park! We like to spend the time to thank everyone for joining! Be sure to keep your ...more about Robinswood Park Forest Restoration Recap