Electricity usage data from our new metering system shows that the Chiller Plant uses the most total electricity, followed at a great distance by Russell Library, Centennial Center, and the Wellness Center. From April to December 2012, on the Metered buildings (not including residence halls), we used about 54,500 Kw-hr/day, which roughly works out toContinue reading “Electricity Meter Results from April to December, 2012”
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E-recycle at Digital Bridges!
The Materials WorkGroup had a very successful meeting Monday 4 Feb 13 with Environmental Health and Occupational Safety coordinator Shea Groebner and Digital Bridges Information Systems Specialist Daniel Pittman. It looks like we are much closer to implementing an electronics recycling program than we had imagined. Currently, you may take your used computers, devices, phones,Continue reading “E-recycle at Digital Bridges!”
Bike FixIt Stations Installed on Main Campus
The FixIt stations purchased by Kristian Page’s Student Green Fee grant have been installed at at Adams and Parkhurst halls. Students, staff, and faculty can now stop by these public repair stations to pump up their tires, adjust their bolts, or replace a reflector!!
Water Management Inc.
http://www.watermgt.com/ Alexandria, VA and Atlanta-based water management company looking for opportunities to work with our institution to study water use and recommend solutions. Their contact in Atlanta said that they have 30 years experience in institutional water planning, and have recently worked with Spelman and Clark Universities. Is this something we could pursue?
New Student Group Helps Earth!
The G.I.V.E. Center has a new student organization dedicated to helping the Earth! The Earth Action Team is a group of student, staff, and faculty volunteers willing to contribute several hours a month to help cleanup our environment and make Georgia College a better place! The members, led by sophomore Environmental Science student Holly Nix,Continue reading “New Student Group Helps Earth!”
New GC Rideboard on Facebook
Not sure who started it, but it’s getting a lot of use already- Use this Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaCollegeRideShares> to find or offer a ride to/from Milledgeville to surrounding cities and destinations!
Campus Ecology case study
Thanks to Dr. Doreen Sams, Georgia College is on the list of the National Wildlife Federation’s 2012 Best Green Projects: http://www.nwf.org/Campus-Ecology/Campus-Search.aspx Hundreds of case studies from around the nation were reviewed and the NWF liked Shades of Green, our educational outreach program to incorporate sustainability into job search and career investigation for our students. HereContinue reading “Campus Ecology case study”
Campus Sustainability / Food Day – Wed 24 October 2012
Campus Sustainability Day and Food Day, a nationwide celebration, will be hosted on Georgia College’s campus on Wednesday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several companies, including Starbucks, Georgia Power and Weight Watchers, will be tabling on back campus to promote healthy eating habits and other sustainable practices that benefit the environment. StudentContinue reading “Campus Sustainability / Food Day – Wed 24 October 2012”
Almost HALF of GC Residence Hall students want to Go Green!!!
From Mark Craddock in Housing: I just ran the report and of the students currently living on campus, residence halls and The Village, 957 (out of 2050) answered yes to the question “Are you interested in participating in university green initiatives such as assisting with recycling and conservation efforts?” Let’s tap into this energy!
First Meeting of FY13
The first meeting of the GC Sustainability Council is going on now in HS 201— Please contact us if you want to get involved!!
Georgia College Green Initiative 