Energy

WOHESC 2021

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The Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) is an annual conference that brings together students, faculty, and staff from our region’s higher education institutions to share ideas, collaborate, connect with each other and learn about sustainability. During the conference participants will attend seminars, workshops, and listen to speaker panels on topics such as climate ...more about WOHESC 2021


Fall Sustainability Series 2019

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September 25th: BC Walkout for Climate Justice Fighting climate breakdown is about much more than emissions and scientific metrics – it’s about fighting for a fair and sustainable world that works for all of us. If we are going to make a change, we need everyone. Join your fellow BC Bulldogs at the Student Union ...more about Fall Sustainability Series 2019



Students Take Trip to PSE “Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility” in Central Washington

On October 8th as part of The Office of Sustainability's ongoing Fall Sustainability series, students and staff- led by Amber Nicholson visited Puget Sound Energy's Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility and Renewable Energy Center. Set high on a ridge 16 miles east of Ellensburg in Central Washington, the facility's amenities include a 360 degree ...more about Students Take Trip to PSE “Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility” in Central Washington


Volunteer Opportunity: Washington Conservation Corps.

VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION: CrewmemberPositionKingCounty     We are currently recruiting for a year-long position beginning this October 3rd. WCC is an environmental service and job training program for adults between 18 and 25. There are many WCC locations in Washington State and are sponsored by local organizations. We have four crews that work within King County ...more about Volunteer Opportunity: Washington Conservation Corps.


Switching to Ethanol is Easier than Ever

Switching To Ethanol Is Easier Than Ever Submission by Mario Charnell-Delgado (With some caveats) The Problem Crude oil is not a renewable resource, but for most Americans it’s still the only fuel available to them. It’s no secret that our reliance on oil leaves us dangerously exposed to supply disruptions, which have led to major economic ...more about Switching to Ethanol is Easier than Ever



Register for ZIMRIDE Ridematch Program this Summer!

Catch a ride this Summer with ZIMRIDE Campus Carpool Program! This quarter, BC’s Office of Sustainability Transportation department launched a very intuitive new ride-match software to help alleviate the pain of commuting. ZIMRIDE ridesharing program by Enterprise is BC’s exclusive host for carpool and transportation management. The new program replaces the previous rideshare program BC ...more about Register for ZIMRIDE Ridematch Program this Summer!


Smash that Trash!

Waste Audit Press Release Would you like to reduce the amount of trash that Bellevue College sends to the landfill? Waste audit shows room for im-provement when it comes to discarding items at Bellevue College. On April 21st, a group of students sorted through a massive pile of trash collected from the C Building at ...more about Smash that Trash!