BC Goes AASHE

As you may know, Bellevue College has become a member of AASHE.  This week two students and one staff member headed to Pittsburgh for the annual AASHE conference to learn and share best practices in Sustainability from colleges all over the world.   From composting to student gardens to green fees and activism we rubbed shoulders ...more about BC Goes AASHE



Bellevue College Transportation Options

Zack Boucher, our Transportation Coordinator, explains all of the options available for commuting to campus this school year!


Milestones

2012 – Office of Sustainability Launched 2011 – Transportation Management Plan launched 2011 – First Sustainability Curriculum Mgr. Hired 2010 – First Sustainability and Resource Conservation Mgr. hired 2009 - Environmental Advisory Committee completes first Carbon Audit 2008 - Students approve Student Environmental Sustainability Fund 2007 - BC President signs American College and University President's ...more about Milestones


Current Projects

Energy Conservation: We are in the middle of a major campus-wide audit of lighting, water and HVAC systems. Waste: Fall quarter we launched composting in the cafeteria with new compostable food service materials. Transportation: Electric car charging stations, a car sharing program and covered bicycle racks are in the works. Student and Employee Engagement: The ...more about Current Projects


New Sustainability Curriculum Manager on Campus!

Hello Everyone, It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you as Bellevue College’s first Sustainability Curriculum Manager! This new position was approved and funded by the Student Environmental Sustainability Fee (SESF) committee. My job is to promote and advocate for the infusion of sustainability into the college curriculum.  I will be working ...more about New Sustainability Curriculum Manager on Campus!


SESF’s October Meeting

The Student Environmental Sustainability Fee (SESF) Committee will be holding their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 25 at 2:30 p.m. in room C211. All interested students and faculty members are welcome to attend.  


SESF’s Next Meeting

The Student Environmental Sustainability Fee (SESF) Committee will be holding their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 25 at 2:30 p.m. in room C211. All interested students and faculty members are welcome to attend.  


What is AASHE?

Campus Colleagues: Recently our institution, Bellevue College, has joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is an organization of colleges and universities that are working to advance sustainability in higher education.  You can see our school’s name on AASHE’s list of campus members.   If everyone has not heard ...more about What is AASHE?


Composting is Here!

Thanks to Bellevue College’s Student Environmental and Sustainability Fund (SESF), the BC Cafeteria will start a very exciting composting pilot project! We are reaching out to you in hopes that you will celebrate with us and educate the students about the importance of composting and reducing our waste.  All food containers, cups, lids and, of ...more about Composting is Here!