What's Been Done
If there is something being done that is not on this list please contact Dave Wall at walld@sunyocc.edu or x2543.
- Reusable mug discount
- Non-disposable table settings for events
- Use of plates and cups that can be composted
- Compost site and compost collection stations
- Use of local food suppliers when possible
- Reduced usage of gas powered vehicles for maintenance
- Sustainable landscape plan
- Building upgrades to include: waterless urinals, new windows, eliminated electric heat
- LEED requirement for new buildings
- Carry in / carry out classrooms
- Purchase of Energy Star appliances and electronics whenever possible
- 30% of campus electricity purchased from renewable sources
- Green suites
- Human resources moving to online forms
- Use of conference calls and video conferencing
- Less paper, more usage of electronic communication mediums
- Development of Sustainability Curriculum
- Sustainability related campus events
- Campus contests and community recycling events