Green Efforts at GCC
We are students, faculty, staff and community members working toward a more 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
- Next Meeting
1 PM, Friday, December 4. SU123-A
Climate Change: Action and News
Climate Change advocates are looking forward to a new round of talks in Copenhagen this December.
- United States Global Change Research Program 2009 Assessment: Key Findings on Climate Change
- How Do I Contact My Legislators? Center for Civic Participation
- Sept. 30, Senators Kerry & Boxer Introduce The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
- Sept. 30, EPA Establishes New Rules for Emissions
- 90 minutes on 350: Campus Event October 22 Thanks to all the students, faculty, staff and guests who attended.
- October 24 Day of Action 350 Events in Maricopa
- Is the Climate Warming, or Cooling?
Statisticians evaluate the data
Journey to Planet Earth Film Series: Mondays (Noon) and Tuesdays (1:00 PM) in SU104
- Land of Plenty, Land of Want; October 19 Monday, Noon.
- Rivers of Destiny, October 20 Tueday, 1 PM.
- Future Conditional, November 2 Monday, Noon.
- The State of the Ocean's Animals, November 3 Tuesday, 1 PM.
- State of the Planet, November 30 Monday, Noon.
- Seas of Grass, December 1
Tuesday, 1 PM.
Sustainble Classes at GCC
- Chemistry & Society: CHM107 A survey of chemistry and its impact on the environmentTR 11:30-12:45
- Survey of Alternative Energy
AEN100
- NEW: Organic Gardening
WED198AB 65420, 1 credit, Tuesday nights 5:30pm-9:45pm in October.
Green Build Comes to Phoenix
- Phoenix November 11-13 Event Schedule
- Student Volunteers Needed
Online Registration
ASU Art Museum explores Sustainability
- August 2009-February 2010
Defining Sustainability
Spring 2010: Earth Day & Dumpster Dive III
- April 22
Video of our first Dumpster Dive
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
- 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
90 minutes on 350: Campus Event October 22
Join Faculty, Staff and Students to call for action. Climate scientists hope to limit atmospheric CO2 to 350ppm and avoid catastrophic climate change.
Speakers: 11:00-12:30, SU104
- Organizational Site National Climate Seminar Teach In
- Introduction Video
- Johnnie Clemens May 'Environmental Poetry Reading'
- Robert Reavis 'Experimental Recycling'
- Mary Harris 'Basics of Climate Change'
- Erik Gergus 'Climate Change & Extinction: Catastrophe on the Horizon'
- John Thrasher 'The Political Climate of Climate Change'
- Mark Floor 'Hot Titles in Climate Change'
- Beverly Lucchi 'Students Demanding Action - Clean Up Our Climate'
- Guests: AZ Recycling Coalition, The Environmental Fund of Arizona, and Wild at Heart - with rescued animals.
Our Guests will also be available at tables outside the Student Union from 9:00AM - 1:30 PM.
