PCC Green
Office Program
Sustainability
We’re all about that.
PCC Green Office Program
Why should your office get
involved?
PCC is committed to sustainability!
As a college we have already made great
strides in reducing our greenhouse gas
emissions & environmental impact, but there
is still much more to do.
Your participation can help PCC meet its
progressive sustainability goals!
Check out the school’s most recent Climate
Action Plan at:
http://www.pcc.edu/about/sustainability/documents
/climate-action-plan.pdf
PCC Green Office Program
How it works
Use this powerpoint to learn about the Green
Office Program and engage staff in a discussion
about sustainability in your workplace.
Go through the Green Office checklist to see
where your office currently stands, and what
actions to take to get where you’d like to be.
After implementing green office changes, apply
for official Green Office Certification & receive
your Green Office Leaf Rating.
PCC Green Office Program
9 Key Areas
Energy
Waste & Recycling
Paper
Purchasing
Outreach & Participation
Events & Meetings
Transportation
Kitchens & Breakrooms
Innovation
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Leaf Ratings
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Green
40+ points
65+ points
80+ points
90+ points
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Energy
Energy
saving modes
Efficient lighting
Energy Star or EPEAT appliances
Lights off when not in use
Powerstrip for appliances
Energy saving checklist emails
Efficient temperature settings
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Waste & Recycling
Recycling
bins at each desk
Recycling signage
Recycling & waste reduction education
Office furniture & equipment re-use
Office supplies sharing & re-use
E-waste collection centers
Ink cartridge recycling
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Paper
Double-sided
printing set as default
Tracking paper printing
Scrap paper pile
Recycled-content paper products
Reusable inter-office envelopes
Reduced paper margins
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Purchasing
Check
surplus stock before purchasing
Purchase reusable and durable supplies
Consider more sustainable options (i.e. Energy
Star, EPEAT, Eco Logo, Green Seal, etc.)
Bulk purchasing
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Outreach & Participation
At
least 75% of staff participate
Active Green Team member
Green tip bulletin board
Sustainability included in new hire training
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Events & Meetings
Agendas
& meeting items available
electronically
Reusable cups, dishware, & cutlery
Recycling bins made available
Bulk containers for condiments, sugar,
creamer, etc.
Sustainable food options
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Transportation
Sustainable
transportation information
Staff use sustainable modes of
transportation
Green transport for work travel
Telecommuting & conference calls
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Kitchens & Breakrooms
Recycled-content
napkins & paper towels
Environmentally preferable dishwashing soap
Reusable cups, dishes, & silverware
PCC Green Office Program
Innovation
Earn
points for any other sustainability
initiatives your office is interested in
pursuing!
PCC Green Office Program
Next Steps
Secure
staff buy-in
Complete initial audit
Contact sustainability staff for resources
Work on greening the office
Apply for Green Office Certification
Receive your Green Office Leaf Rating &
Certification!
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