Laurie Nord, an BC Information Technology student recently did an audit to figure out how many Bellevue College computers are EPEAT certified as a service learning project part of Gwyneth Jones’s Environmental Science course. There are many different sustainability certifications or ratings that products can earn nowadays. The leading certification for electronics is EPEAT, giving electronic ...more about Student Finds Most BC Computers Green
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!
A Dero bicycle repair station has been installed on campus with funding through the SESF fund. The repair station is located right behind the bus shelter under the cover of the parking garage. Alongside it the bike bus practice loading station has been moved from inside the bus shelter to sit right next to the ...more about Bicycle repair station installed on campus!
I am extremely excited to announce the 14th Annual Bellevue College Earth Week taking place April 22nd-26th, 2013. The theme for this year is “Living in a Changing Climate”, giving the SSA, Science Division and the Office of Sustainability a flexible and pressing issue on which to base this year’s events. With a changing world, ...more about “Living in a Changing Climate” Earth Week 2013!
During Earth Week this year, the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Student Sustainability and Science Association are asking all faculty to pledge to teach climate change in some way, big or small. I urge you to support this effort. The goal is to reach 500 sections and thousands of students during Earth Week; April 22nd ...more about Make the Climate Teach-In Pledge!
Earn $100 for completing an assignment focused on sustainability. With this program, students can apply for $100 grants when they research or apply concepts of sustainability to a course assignment. Read about the details carefully! Standard "sustainability" classes that teach about do not qualify. See the Sustainable Assignment Grant website for more information and details about this ...more about Sustainable Assignment Grant Period Open – Earn $100!
Community Builder Interns will assist the Green Redmond Partnership in creating a sustainable network of healthy urban parks for the enjoyment of people of all ages and backgrounds. Healthy parks are welcoming and safe places where families and friends can play, gather, and get to know each other. Everyone’s help is needed to create and ...more about Forterra/Green Redmond – Paid Internship
The American Association of Community College's Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center is featuring Bellevue College as A leader committed to sustainable practices and programming. Bellevue College became of member of SEED at the initiative of new College President David Rule. Here's an excerpt: Bellevue College has taken exceptional leadership in climate change and sustainability ...more about AACC SEED Center Features Bellevue College
