Bellevue College students and employees are taking an active role enhancing the sustainability of our campuses, teaching and learning and as leaders in the community.
Building a Sustainable Campus
Energy and Water Conservation
Bellevue College closely monitors energy and water consumption, matches HVAC and lighting equipment schedules to building occupancy and maintains procedures to promote conservation. In 2011 we undertook a comprehenisve audit of all campus buildings which will lead to retrofits of lighing and water fixtures and improvement to our heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Projects Underway
- Energy Services Contracting
- Resource Conservation Procedures
- Lighting – Delamping, Controls and Retrofit
- BC2 Eco-Office Audits
- HVAC Scheduling, Controls and Maintenance
- Plug loads Efficiencies
- Renewable Energy Study
- IT Energy Efficiency
Energy Project Updates, Water Project Updates
Transportation Choices
Bellevue College manages parking and offers alternatives to driving to promote sustainable learning, working and living environment.
Programs and Projects Underway
- Parking Demand Management
- ORCA and Transit Voucher Program
- WeCar on Campus Vehicle Rentals
- Commuter Incentives
- Ridesharing/ Carpooling Matching Site
- Transit Service Advocacy
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Bicycle Facility Improvements
Transportation Project Updates
Waste Reduction and Sustainable Food
Bellevue College seeks to reduce waste through reducing consumption, reuse and diversion from the landfill. Read about paper reduction (pdf), Great BC Paper Chase intiative (pdf) and tips for reducing your paper consumption.
Programs and Projects Underway
- Composting
- Print Reduction
- Bins and labeling
- Community Garden
Waste Reduction Project Updates
Integrating Sustainability into Teaching and Learning
Bellevue College seeks to integrate sustainability across the College curriculum.
Projects Underway
- Faculty Trainings
- Course Develompent
- Sustainable Classroom Practices
- Sustainable Literacy
Education Projects Updates
Engaging Students, Employees, and the Community
Student and employee leadership and engagement is at the heart of all Bellevue College sustainability projects.
Projects Underway
Announcements
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News and Newsletter
News Archives
Newsletter Articles
Sustainability Newsletter (PDF)
2011-2012
2010-2011
