May 2013 Newsletter
Date posted: May 17, 2013
May 2013 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…
Date posted: May 17, 2013
May 2013 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…
Date posted: May 16, 2013
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.
Date posted: May 12, 2013
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]
Date posted: May 10, 2013
In honor of bike to work month Bellevue College will be holding an event on May 20th just in front of the water fountain.
Date posted: May 3, 2013
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
Date posted: May 2, 2013
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.
Date posted: May 1, 2013
The Office of Sustainability is hiring a Sustainability Advocate. The position works with organizations on and off campus to create a more sustainable community. Please see more information on the Sustainability Advocate position here.
Date posted: April 30, 2013
Earth Week 2013 was a huge success! Here is a brief wrap-up on some of Earth Week's highlights. Remember! Treat every day as Earth Day! Climate Pledge- In the weeks prior to Earth Week we began to ask faculty to make a Climate Pledge. The pledge entailed integrating climate change into classroom curriculum during Earth Week ...more about Earth Week Wrap-Up!
Date posted: April 29, 2013
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
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!