December 2011 Newsletter

December 2011 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…



Bellevue College Light Check!

by Deric Gruen, Sustainability and Resource Conservation Manager We are getting free efficient light bulbs from Puget Sound Energy for task and floor lamps in Bellevue College offices. Student Sustainability team members will be making the rounds to all offices on campus this week to identify the task and floor lamps for our request to PSE.  ...more about Bellevue College Light Check!


Try “Sustainable Student Guidelines” in your Syllabi

 By Environmental Advisory Committee.  As the Environmental Advisory Committee prepares for another Great BC Paper Chase this winter, we invite you to include the Student Sustainability Guidelines statement in your course syllabi. Please adapt the following guidelines as you choose.  Email sustainability@bellevuecollege.edu to let us know so we can keep count and acknowledge you!   ...more about Try “Sustainable Student Guidelines” in your Syllabi


Captains of Sustainability Spread the Joy of Composting!

Six Captains of Sustainability have spread the composting cheer to their co-workers by participating in the latest composting pilot project. Each participant was given a laminated poster, composting bags, and a compost bin. The pilot is limited at this time, but check back for updates in 2012!


November 2011 Newsletter

November 2011 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…


On Demand HVAC

In 2008 Bellevue College took a giant leap in energy conservation by implementing schedules for our heating, ventilation and air conditioning that matched building occupancy in an initiative by Controls Technician Robert (Bob) Herbruger.  At the beginning of each quarter Bob programs the HVAC system to match the course schedule and daily he review the events ...more about On Demand HVAC


Volunteer Opportunity

Parking counts, an important transportation indicator, will be held at Bellevue College on November 16 from 9:15 a.m.M To 12:15 p.m. By collecting data, we will find and manage our transportation needs as well as more effectively control of our existing parking spaces. Volunteers will carry parking map and count sheet, and then count each ...more about Volunteer Opportunity


SESF’s Next Meeting

The Student Environmental Sustainability Fee (SESF) Committee will be holding their next monthly meeting on Thursday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. (location TBD). All interested students and faculty members are welcome to attend.


Now Hiring – Childcare Audit Filer

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Conduct an environmental audit of the Bellevue College Early Learning Center. During recent years studies have shown that children are exposed to environmental toxins in the food, toys, bedrooms, bathroom and schoolrooms. And many of these toxic chemical affect learning and IQ, especially during the developmental stages. In addition, safe alternatives exist it ...more about Now Hiring – Childcare Audit Filer