Learn more about sustainability initiatives and happenings at our District and sister colleges.
An organization of colleges and universities working to promote sustainability in all segments of higher education.
A Carbon Footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of green house gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide.
Consumer Consequences is an interactive game designed to illustrate the impact of our lifestyles on the Earth. It will show you how many "Earths" of natural resources it would take to sustain all 6.6 billion humans... if everyone lived like you.
The Story of Stuff will take you on a provocative tour of our consumer-driven culture — from resource extraction to iPod incineration — exposing the real costs of our use-it and lose-it approach to stuff.
Amid the swirl of forces endangering our environment, causing climate change and threatening certain species with extinction, there are things that each of us can do to make a difference.
Calculate fuel costs of your car and compare savings with other cars.
American Solar Electric's Money on the Roof Video. A 10 minute video highlighting the advantages of using Solar Power today.
Scientists fear Polar Bears may face extinction unless governments do something to curb global warming. As their habitat shrinks due to melting ice, polar bears must swim long distances and some are now drowning in their search for ice.
Find out how much carbon dioxide a country emits. e.g. The US emits 1000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide every 5.4 seconds. China emits 1000 tonnes every 9.2 seconds. india emits 1000 metric tonnes every 25.8 seconds. Australia emits 1000 tonnes every 5.4 minutes.
The EPA has developed tools to help individuals (and households) reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action. Businesses and organizations interested in educating their employees and members about what they can do at home to help protect our climate can also use these tools. Use this online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family's greenhouse gas emissions. Then move on to the next section of the calculator to explore actions you and/or your family can take to lower your emissions while reducing your energy and waste disposal costs. For each action you choose to take, the calculator displays the amount of emissions you could avoid and how that amount relates to your total emissions.
Your Guide to Green provides practical tips for living green. Run by two educators it provides a daily tip, basics on how to read the labels on plastice bottles, benefits of CFL light bulbs, etc. plus coupons and product links.
