WCC Sustainability Update. August 2015

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1 WCC Sustainability Update August 2015

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3 Progress toward a Sustainable WCC Board of Trustee policies on building and purchasing LEED certified buildings LED lighting renovations Energy and water conservation projects Waste reduction, recycling, composting programs Bus pass program for students and employees Solar panels, emergency phones, trash compactors Electric campus vehicles and charging stations Natural landscaping projects Academic Years of Water, Food, Energy, and Conservation WCC Core Garden (hoop house) Inclusion in many courses and programs

4 WCC Climate Action and Sustainability Plan

5 Sustainability Council Mission & Objectives Guide the implementation of the WCC Climate Action and Sustainability Plan (CASP) Provide leadership in integrating sustainability concepts into all core functions of the college. Advise the President and Executive Leadership Team. Work collaboratively with college departments. Prepare progress reports for ACUPCC Communicate with the campus and broader community.

6 Working Groups Buildings, Energy, Water, Operations Transportation Community Outreach Curriculum, Education, Engagement Sustainability Council Waste Natural Resources Purchasing Food and Agriculture

7 Sustainability Council Leadership Representatives from Faculty, Staff and Administration facilitate the Working Groups of Council or serve at large. Ingrid Ankerson Barb Fillinger Susan Ferraro Damon Flowers Bryan Freeman Phil Geyer Bill Ghrist Holly Herman Nichole Klemmer Peter Leshkevich Sandy McCarthy Roger Mourad Dale Petty Barry Wilkins

8 Buildings, Energy, Water & Operations Reduce building energy greenhouse gas emissions. Implement recommendations from campus energy audit. Increase production of energy from renewable resources. Reduce water consumption. Expand green cleaning program

9 Transportation Continue working with AAATA/The Ride to help students navigate the bus schedule and system. Organize a Bike Week with speakers on routes, safety, maintenance, and environmental impact. Begin public awareness campaign about alternative transportation. Become a "Bicycle Friendly University" through the League of American Bicyclists. Complete a survey of commuting practices. Contact Ingrid Ankerson iankerson@wccnet.edu

10 Food and Agriculture Introduce sustainable foods in cross disciplinary curricula Develop awareness of healthy eating on campus through workshops and demonstrations for the WCC community Initiate healthy eating options at WCC food services area Meatless Mondays Offer one day of healthy eating options at Edibles Offer a new health foods vendor in food service area Create a seed bank for students to experience growing local, and educate students about seed saving. Contact Sandy McCarthy mccarthy@wccnet.edu

11 Waste Reduction Increase recycling rate on campus Compete in national RecycleMania tournament Conduct annual waste stream audits. Expand side-saddle program Expand re-use and composting programs

12 Natural Resources Develop a site management plan for irrigation, natural spaces, stormwater management, grounds equipment, fertilizer and pesticide use, snow & ice removal, composting/mulching Increase use of native or adaptive, and drought tolerant plants for landscaping.

13 Curriculum & Engagement Learn about integrating sustainability across the curriculum from other colleges around the country. Collaborate with the SLTF to promote across-thecurriculum learning (Year of Conservation 2015/16) Offer faculty professional development programs. Collaborate with WTMC programs.

14 Community Outreach Increase service learning opportunities Collaborate with community organizations Increase Lifelong Learning classes Host Earth Day and other campus/public events Showcase green campus and academic programs

15 Purchasing Energy star rated, energy efficient equipment Low-mercury, high-efficiency light bulbs Greenguard furniture Work with vendors to reduce packaging waste and disposal waste at the end of life.

16 WCC Greenhouse Gas Inventory

17 WCC Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source (%)

18 WCC Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector, Changes 2003 to 2014 Electricity 84% increase Natural Gas 71% increase Enrollment - 19% increase Building Space 40% increase

19 WCC Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2014 The WCC CO2 emissions goal is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to zero by the year 2060 (about 2% levels per year). CO2 emissions vary somewhat with student enrollment, building space and weather. Since 2003, WCC s CO2 emissions have increased almost 40% (3.6% per year). Since 2008, CO2 emissions have increased by about 6% (about 1% per year).

20 WCC Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2014 WCC s CO2 emissions are higher and have increased faster than other two year colleges in ACUPCC Reducing emissions by purchasing carbon offsets, would cost $630,000 per year at today s prices (about $18/tonne). The college can meet its climate action goals and avoid the continued expense of carbon offsets, if individuals and the college make a serious commitment to: Reduce electricity and natural gas consumption, Generate electricity from carbon free renewable sources Reduce single occupant commuting by automobile.

21 What you can do: Learn! WCC Sustainability and Climate Action Plan WCC Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2014 Bailey Library Research Guides 21

22 What you can do: Act! Minimize consumption and recycle appropriately. Turn it off when not in use lighting, equipment, computers Carpool, LEV, bus, bike, walk Wear seasonally appropriate clothing and inform Facilities when temperatures are not within the 76 F summer / 68 F winter window Volunteer with the Sustainability Council 22

23 What you can do: Inspire and educate others! Help someone recycle or conserve energy Incorporate sustainability into your curriculum in a big or small way Integrate the Climate Action & Sustainability Plan into your classes Encourage your students to work with the Sustainability Council or join STEMS club Attend and encourage students to attend Year of Conservation events Create an inter-disciplinary sustainability activity with another department. 23

24 Please Join Us!!! Call or us: Food Sandy McCarthy Energy Bill Ghrist or Dale Petty Purchasing Barb Fillinger Zero Waste Barry Wilkins or Nichole Klemmer Transportation Ingrid Ankerson Natural Resources Phil Geyer or Holly Herman Curriculum and Community Outreach Dale Petty