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
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!
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!
Congratulations to the students, staff, and faculty who participated in this year’s Bike Everywhere Challenge. The event involved over 700 businesses & organizations across Washington State. Bellevue College placed in the top half of all participating teams. Some Important Stats: Mileage and number of trips for the top Bellevue College participants: William Russ Payne biked over 32 trips for an ...more about Congratulations to the Bellevue College Bike Everywhere Participants
APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY JUNE 10 by 5 PM. Interested in working for the Office of Sustainability? We have an Outreach Coordinator position open!! Applications are due to sustainability@bellevuecollege.edu or Bellevue College K100D by Friday June 10 to enable training for a July 1 start. Interviews will take place Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14 (only ...more about Sustainability is Hiring!
As a part of our Bike Month, there are a few upcoming events in Bellevue that you may be interested in attending. Remember to email ron.austin@bellevuecollege.edu to join our BC Bike Month Challenge! GO BC! Bike Everywhere Day May 20 It's the one day of the year that new and seasoned cyclists can celebrate biking ...more about Bike Month Events in Bellevue
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!
Join us for a BC Volunteer Event! When: Saturday May 21 9 am to 12 pm! Where: Robinswood Park at 2430 148th Ave SE, Bellevue Why: Because BC Cares! Come and help clean up Robinswood park and make our neighbourhood beautiful. All tools will be provided. Check out the poster here for more info! BC ...more about BC Cares Day 2016 Park Clean Up