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PCC Sustainability Committee

PCC Sustainability Committee. Continuing and Expanding A Sustainable Initiative. Who are we?. We are a volunteer group composed of faculty, staff, and students who have an interest in participating in PCC's sustainability mission and vision. Our Mission:

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PCC Sustainability Committee

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  1. PCC Sustainability Committee Continuing and Expanding A Sustainable Initiative

  2. Who are we? • We are a volunteer group composed of faculty, staff, and students who have an interest in participating in PCC's sustainability mission and vision.

  3. Our Mission: • We are committed to integrating sustainable practices into every facet of the college. This includes facility operations, curriculum, professional development, and the student environment • Our Vision: • Initiate and support resources, programs, and events that increase awareness and participation in activities that increase resource efficiency and environmental responsibility.

  4. What is sustainability? • Global View:Brundtland Report Paraphrased - 1987: - "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” • To my grandparents it was simply a common sense lifestyle…….

  5. Pitt Community College is committed to the thoughtful and conservative use of resources, balancing today’s needs with those of future generations. • The PCC Sustainability Committee encourages our campus and the community to: • · Take Responsibility • · Waste Less • · Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • · Support Local Businesses • · Think Long Term

  6. Sustainable Practices at PCC • Weatherization Program • PCC is currently offering ARC 210, Introduction to Sustainable Design and several other courses. • PCC Solar Lab-Solar Lab used in our Introduction to Sustainable Design course • Greenhouse and Horticulture Program • Nature Trail Offers- Hands-On Lab-PCC Science Classes • Earth Day Fair-Wednesday APRIL 17th 2013 • Expanded Recycling Efforts-Ongoing • Energy Awareness Challenge-Take the Pledge!

  7. Take the Pledge!

  8. Energy Awareness Challenge

  9. PCC Bookstore goes Green!

  10. PCC Earth Day 2012

  11. Earth Day-April 17th 1:00-7:00

  12. Sustainability Committee: Future Goals • Educate & communicate sustainability message-Continue the Energy Awareness Campaign. • Comprehensive recycling program including dedicated material containers for both interior and exterior • Substantiated reduction in energy use per square foot. – Resources are shrinking but school population and use is expanding! • Support the completion of the “STARS” report-AASHE • Involvement in future building design and improvements

  13. Thank You!! Join The Committee! • We Appreciate the work of all veteran committee members and continue to need their guidance and assistance! • We welcome new members • Student members • Faculty (all departments should be represented) • Staff (all departments should be represented) Spread the Word!!!!

  14. Contact the Committee: Contact: Chair: Donna Bivans dbivans@email.pittcc.edu Co-Chair: Daniel Thomas dthomas@email.pittcc.edu Event Coordinator: Samantha Chauncey sachauncey@email.pittcc.edu

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