Help Build the Student Garden

Bellevue College Greenhouse and Garden image

Just a reminder about garden work parties happening this week!   Regular garden meetings are 12:30pm Thursdays - meet behind the greenhouse. This week; Wednesday at 12:30 Craig is bringing his corded power drill! We will be starting the work on laying beds and drilling holes to hammer rebar through! Thursday at 12:30 We will be ...more about Help Build the Student Garden



Are Zombies Sustainable?

How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse class poster

Zombies are popping up everywhere lately but how can Zombies or detoxing teach us to be sustainable? These two courses may help in different ways…



$605K Solar and Energy Efficiency Grant

Showcase of R building solar panels from above

The Department of Commerce announced grant awards to five higher education institutions, 27 local governments and four state agencies on March 12, 2014.  These are the first awards under the 2013-2015 Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants program. Bellevue College was awarded $410,000 for a 83KW solar photo-voltaic array on the roof of the R building and a ...more about $605K Solar and Energy Efficiency Grant


Environment and Social Responsibility for Student Government 2/21/14

The Associated Student Government of Bellevue College is now taking applications for the Secretary for Environment and Social Responsibility position. Applications are due March 21st and the position is determined by student vote. This position oversees the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund, Sustainable Foods Group, and much more! Apply today! (doc) More info on ASG Elections  


February 2014 Newsletter

Sustainability at Bellevue College February 2014 Newsletter screen shot

February 2014 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…




Low Income Metro Bus Fare Approved

Metro bus at a bus stop

The King County Council approved a low income fare program on Feb. 24th, one of the few in the country. The eligibility threshold for the low-income fare would be 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level…