1. APPLIES TO A BROAD RANGE OF BEHAVIOR, PROCESSES, & SYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY

2.  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.

3.  We are a volunteer organization composed of faculty, staff, and students who have an interest in participating in PCC's sustainability mission and vision. – Sustainability Webpage Link – Sustainability Webpage Link

5.  Planning  Training  Equipment/Resources  Action  Maintenance  Funding

6.  To my grandparents it was simply a common sense lifestyle…  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. Brundtland Report

7.  Pitt Community College is committed to the thoughtful and conservative use of resources, balancing today’s needs with those of future generations.  We strongly encourage our campus and the community to:  Take Responsibility  Waste Less  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle  Support Local Businesses  Think Long Term

8.  Earth Day Fair – Come join us Wednesday April 17th  Nature Trail offers Hands-on-Lab, as well as recreation  Expanded Recycling Initiatives  Weatherization Program/Solar Lab  Greenhouse & Horticulture Program  Promote sustainable best practices on campus  2013 Energy Awareness Challenge – Take the Pledge (220 Pledges so far!)Take the Pledge

9.  Educate & communicate sustainability message  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!  Committee supports completing the “STARS” reportSTARS” report  Involvement in future building design and improvements

10. Thank You!