On The Record: Sustainability

Students planting in the Bee garden.

WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience

WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024

In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.

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tags: 2024, On The Record, March 2024, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resilience

Bee Campus USA

WCC named Bee Campus USA for third year

Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022

Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.

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tags: On The Record, Awards, wtmc, Bee Campus USA, Sustainability, June 2022, Campus

wind and solar

WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower program

Fran LeFort - June 23, 2021

The first community college to enroll in the voluntary renewable energy program, WCC has committed to sourcing 100% of its electric power needs through clean energy by 2029.

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tags: DTE Energy, Sustainability, ousearch_News_2021, August 2021, On The Record, MIGreenPower

Greg Vaclavek leads students, faculty and staff on a “Native Pollinators and Their Ecosystems” nature walk around the WCC campus in September 2019.

WCC earns Bee Campus USA designation

Kelly Gampel - December 12, 2019

WCC was granted Bee Campus USA designation for its work improving landscapes for pollinators.

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tags: Award, ousearch_News_2019, Keeping Up the Good Work, Campus, Sustainability, Bee Campus USA

Approximately 90 new recycling stations were placed around Washtenaw Community College in January. | Photo by Kelly Gampel

90 new stations will make WCC's recycling effort easier, more effective

Washtenaw Community College - February 15, 2019

When Washtenaw Community College students and employees returned to campus in January 2019 after the holiday break, they were greeted by 90 new recycling and waste stations placed in corridors, lobbies and other common spaces around campus.

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tags: February 2019, Facilities Management, Recycling, On The Record, Sustainability, ousearch_News_On The Record

One of the 90 new recycling stations placed around campus over the holiday break.

90 new stations will make WCC's recycling effort easier, more effective

Richard Rezler - January 04, 2019

When students return for the start of the winter semester, they’ll be greeted by 90 new recycling and waste stations placed in corridors, lobbies and other common spaces around campus.

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tags: ousearch_News_2019, Facilities Management, Recycling, Sustainability

Tree Campus USA

WCC repeats Tree Campus USA distinction

Richard Rezler - March 09, 2018

For the second consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College has earned the distinction of Tree Campus USA from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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tags: Landscape and Grounds, 2018, ousearch_News_2018, Sustainability, Arbor Day

Earth Day

WCC's Earth Day celebration on April 12 is open to the public

Richard Rezler - March 09, 2018

Washtenaw Community College will hold its annual Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 12 with presentations and activities.

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tags: Earth Day, ousearch_News_2018, 2018, Sustainability

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