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My First Camping Trip

My First Camping Trip!   This weekend I set out to plan and execute my first camping trip. I’ve been camping before with my family but I had never planned it all myself. I knew I was in for a bit of a challenge. It was difficult to know where to start. First, was doing ...more about My First Camping Trip


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.


What REALLY happens to my recycling?

There certainly are a lot of skeptics when it comes to waste. Some think it's just easier to toss everything into the garbage, which then goes directly to landfill, instead of sorting out each individual piece. It can understandably be a pain sometimes, but it's definitely worth it. That soda can you just put into ...more about What REALLY happens to my recycling?



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!


BC’s Campus Op’s Get LEED Certified With New Tornado & Sonitaire Vacuums!

This Spring Bellevue College's campus op's & custodial crew were re-armored with all new vacuum cleaners; including LEED certified Sanitaire uprights & Tornado backpack harness vacuums. The switch comes as the previous vacuum cleaners were deteriorating- containing no filters and outdated vacuum-bag attachments. BC's custodial team have now moved towards two excellent models. Tornado backpack's boast ...more about BC’s Campus Op’s Get LEED Certified With New Tornado & Sonitaire Vacuums!




Earth Week Vendor Call Out!

Are you a local business? Do you offer locally sourced, organic, vegan, or gluten free products? Are your products hand crafted or unique? Do you offer something that meets ALL of the above? We would love to consider you for our Sustainable Festival on April 19th from 10 am to 2 pm. We are having ...more about Earth Week Vendor Call Out!