PCC Green
Office Program
Sustainability
We’re all about that.
PCC Green Office Program
Why should your office get
involved?
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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
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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
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Energy
Waste & Recycling
Paper
Purchasing
Outreach & Participation
Events & Meetings
Transportation
Kitchens & Breakrooms
Innovation
PCC Green Office Program
Leaf Ratings
 Bronze
 Silver
 Gold
 Green
40+ points
65+ points
80+ points
90+ points
PCC Green Office Program
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
PCC Green Office Program
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
PCC Green Office Program
Paper
 Double-sided
printing set as default
 Tracking paper printing
 Scrap paper pile
 Recycled-content paper products
 Reusable inter-office envelopes
 Reduced paper margins
PCC Green Office Program
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
PCC Green Office Program
Outreach & Participation
 At
least 75% of staff participate
 Active Green Team member
 Green tip bulletin board
 Sustainability included in new hire training
PCC Green Office Program
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
PCC Green Office Program
Transportation
 Sustainable
transportation information
 Staff use sustainable modes of
transportation
 Green transport for work travel
 Telecommuting & conference calls
PCC Green Office Program
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!