Green Efforts

Welcome to Green Efforts at GCC!

We welcome students, faculty, staff and community members to create a sustainable GCC. Sustainability is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Global Sustainability Initiative

Green Efforts hosts Earth Day, April 22, 2009

• 7-9AM Dumpster Dive II: The Sequel. Last year we analyzed our 'garbage' and started a new recycling effort. How much have we improved over last year? Join in! We will have masks and gloves. On the central mall - west of the Library.

• 9AM-2PM Sustainable Vendors South end of the Central mall.
• 10-11:45 AM Cream Your Prof Throw a plate of whip cream at your prof! $2 per plate or 3 plates for $5. Fundraiser for the Environmental Club. Drs. Reavis, Reed and Saint-Amour have voluntered so far.
• Noon Results of Dumpster Dive II. Mary Harris. SU104
• 12:10PM Guest Speaker: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club: 'Earth Day - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' SU104
• 1-2PM Student Sustainability Project Presentations SU104
• 2:30-3:30PM Film: A 60 Minutes Special on Global Warming with James Hansen, NASA Scientist MA142

  Green Events on Campus: 2008-2009

  • Green Efforts recommends a sustainable book for Spring 2009 PLAN B 3.0: MOBILIZING TO SAVE CIVILIZATION by Lester R. Brown Free in pdf format.

  • National Teach-in on Global Warming Solutions, February 4 & 5, 2009 Hundreds Participated! Details
  • Movie Wednesdays in April. All films start at 2:30 PM in MA 142

    April 8: Planet in Peril Part I - See how poaching is endangering our environment, and moving several species close to extinction (with Jeff Corwin.) How will species extinction affect our tomorrow?

    April 15: Too Hot Not to Handle - HBO takes a closer look at climate change.

    April 22: A 60 Minutes exclusive look at Global Warming Politics, and the future of our planet.

    April 29: Extreme Ice Breath-taking views and amazing discoveries abound as photographers and scientists trek across dangerous glaciers.

  • Earth Day, April 22, 2009: Dumpster Dive II & Sustainability Day (details above)
  • Green Efforts Committee Meetings Next: Friday, April 17, 3PM in LS 274. Everyone Welcome! Minutes March 27, 2009
  • Help Build a Sustainable Village School in Uganda, East Africa Fundraiser Sunday, April 26, Taliesin West, Scottsdale

  

  GCC Recycles

  Please go to our GCC Recycles page for details of campus recycling.

  New Slideshow How to Recycle (click here)

  starring Mark Floor; photos by Sylvia Frost. Map to your nearest recycle bin.

  Transportation Alternatives

  Improve your gas mileage and reduce your carbon footprint Fill Up for Less

  Full time students, faculty & staff can pick up bus pass coupons at the Welcome counter in the Enrollment Center. Trip Reduction Program

  The City of Glendale has launched a new site: Travel Green

  

  How I Can Take Action

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• Discover Your Carbon Footprint
• Learn About Consumer Consequences
• Understand Our Breathing Earth
• News from the US EPA Go Green newsroom
• Living Well Green Life
• Practical Tips Your Guide to Green