Students are bringing greater awareness of Puget Sound Energy's relationship with coal to the Bellevue College community. As one of the largest energy providers in the state of Washington, PSE has taken great steps towards the introduction of alternative and cleaner sources of energy for its customers and energy conservation measures that are directly benefiting Bellevue ...more about 20% of BC Energy from Coal, Students Organize
Bellevue College Faculty participated in the first Integrating Sustainability across the Curriculum Workshop on campus and gave presentations on the last day of Earth Week. These Faculty spent Winter and Spring quarters creating a teaching philosophy, mapping their course outcomes to sustainability, developing lessons and assessments, and revising their syllabi. Workshop participants submitted a revised syllabus ...more about Integrating Sustainability Workshop Wrap-up and Summer Session
Bellevue College hosted a PSE vendor during Earth Week who sold Energy Savings Boxes. These boxes came in a $5 or $20 version. Both included numerous energy efficient light bulbs, such as CFLs and LEDs. Many people choose to go with the $20 box, which had an efficient showerhead and sink faucet attachment on top ...more about BC Community Saves Thousands on Efficient Lighting Deals
On Monday May 20th the Sustainability department hosted a Bike to work event in the main courtyard. The main highlight of the event was the ability to test ride not only traditional bikes from Gregg’s Cycles but also the electrically assisted E-bikes from Seattle E-Bike. Students and staff alike were able to test ride these ...more about Cycle Through The Seasons
Workshop meets on the following Tuesdays: June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 13, from 1:30pm-4:30pm – Registration open until Wednesday, June 5th 2013 at midnight.
Due to annual budget shortfalls, King County Metro is facing possible route eliminations and/or reductions in the near future. Although ridership has continually increased, funding for King County Metro's services have continued to fall faster than revenues have risen. What does this mean for me? 1/3 of Metro's routes (65 routes) may be eliminated, and ...more about Public Hearing for Metro Cuts! [Tues, May 17]
Now that Earth Week has passed, hopefully you're eager to make a difference yourself. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 simple (but significant) actions you can take today. 1. Try Bussing/Carpooling/Biking The majority of Bellevue College’s carbon footprint comes from the daily trips our students take—a large portion which consists of solo drivers. ...more about 10 Things You Can Do
The Office of Sustainable seeks a qualified student to work with Food Services, the student community, faculty, and staff around issues of food. This includes access to food, community preferences, labeling, equity, and data pertaining to food issues. Learn more about the Sustainable Foods Coordinator Position.
