PCC Sustainability
Committee
Continuing and Expanding
A Sustainable Initiative
Who are we?
We are a volunteer group composed of
faculty, staff, and students who have an
interest in participating in PCC's
sustainability mission and vision.
 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.
What is sustainability?
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.”
To my grandparents it was simply a
common sense lifestyle…….
Pitt Community College is committed to the thoughtful and
conservative use of resources, balancing today’s needs with
those of future generations.
 The PCC Sustainability Committee encourages
our campus and the community to:
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· Take Responsibility
· Waste Less
· Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
· Support Local Businesses
· Think Long Term
Sustainable Practices at PCC
 Weatherization Program
 PCC is currently offering ARC 210, Introduction to
Sustainable Design and several other courses.
 PCC Solar Lab-Solar Lab used in our Introduction to
Sustainable Design course
 Greenhouse and Horticulture Program
 Nature Trail Offers- Hands-On Lab-PCC Science
Classes
 Earth Day Fair-Wednesday APRIL 17th 2013
 Expanded Recycling Efforts-Ongoing
 Energy Awareness Challenge-Take the Pledge!
Take the Pledge!
Energy Awareness Challenge
PCC Bookstore goes Green!
PCC Earth Day 2012
Earth Day-April 17th 1:00-7:00
Sustainability Committee:
Future Goals
 Educate & communicate sustainability message-
Continue the Energy Awareness Campaign.
 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!
 Support the completion of the “STARS” reportAASHE
 Involvement in future building design and
improvements
Thank You!!
Join The Committee!
We Appreciate the work of all veteran
committee members and continue to need their
guidance and assistance!
We welcome new members
Student members
Faculty (all departments
should be represented)
Staff (all departments
should be represented)
Spread the Word!!!!
Contact the Committee:
Contact:
Chair: Donna Bivans
dbivans@email.pittcc.edu
Co-Chair: Daniel Thomas
dthomas@email.pittcc.edu
Event Coordinator:
Samantha Chauncey
sachauncey@email.pittcc.edu