Date posted: April 4, 2017
On Tuesday April 18th to Friday April 21st, we have a very exciting line-up of activities for the campus to enjoy. Check out the poster below, or the chart for a more detailed explanation of events. Check back here to keep up to date on any changes to the schedule! We also have a bonus ...more about Earth Week 2017: RISE UP. BE THE CHANGE.
Date posted: April 8, 2016
On Tuesday April 19th to Friday April 22nd (Earth Day!), we have a very exciting line-up of activities for the campus to enjoy. Check out the poster below, or the chart for a more detailed explanation of events. Check back here to keep up to date on any changes to the schedule! Earth Week 2016 ...more about EARTH WEEK 2016: THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL! APRIL 19-22
Date posted: March 18, 2016
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!
Date posted: February 29, 2016
Become a Master Recycler Composter this spring! Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a positive change in your community? Concerned about climate change, but don’t know how to help? Seattle Tilth offers three programs that empower community members to do just that! Gain expertise in food waste prevention, composting and recycling, resource conservation and ...more about Volunteer Opportunity: Seattle Tilth Master Composter
Date posted: February 1, 2016
APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 29TH MIDNIGHT. Student Scholarships WSRA invites students interested in the recycling industry to apply for scholarships to attend our 36th Annual Conference and Trade Show as a part of our Student Guest Program! May 15-18, 2016 Wenatchee Convention Center | Wenatchee, WA With the support from our generous ...more about Washington State Recycling Association 36th Annual Conference: Apply Now!
Date posted: November 30, 2015
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Date posted: September 11, 2015
The Lake Washington Watershed Internship is a year-long program at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center that assists youths in becoming informed stewards of their local community through mentoring, hands-on learning, habitat restoration and stream monitoring. Youth gain a greater understanding of the world around them while developing teaching and presentation skills, mentoring elementary-aged students ...more about Internship Opportunity: Lake Washington Watershed
Date posted: September 26, 2013
On September 10th, the Office of Sustainability visited Cascadia Community College's Center for Global Learning and Arts. This building is a cutting-edge, LEED Platinum building, and it signals a high level of commitment to sustainability. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is awarded at four levels - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. BC's Office of Sustainability ...more about Community College Leadership – Building Green, Dreaming Big!
Date posted: April 29, 2013
They’re finally here! With funds appropriated from the SESF we have installed eight water bottle filling spigots around campus. This victory for the sustainability team will mean a reduction in disposable water bottles, increased accessibility, and a better awareness of the effects plastic bottles have on our earth. Disposable bottles contain toxins, are costly to ...more about BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle!
Date posted: January 4, 2013
Any guesses what our greenest building is? I bet you said the S Building. The S Building is LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). But as a science lab building it still uses a lot of energy. The R building was not LEED rated when it was built, but uses the natural temperature ...more about BC’s Greenest Building – Coming Soon!
