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: 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.

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…….

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

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!

Sustainable Practices at PCC

Take the Pledge!

Energy Awareness Challenge

PCC Bookstore goes Green!

PCC Earth Day 2012

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

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

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 membersFaculty (all departments should be represented)Staff (all departments should be represented)Spread the Word!!!!

Contact the Committee:

Contact: Chair: Donna Bivansdbivans@email.pittcc.edu

Co-Chair: Daniel Thomasdthomas@email.pittcc.edu

Event Coordinator:Samantha Chaunceysachauncey@email.pittcc.edu