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小黄猫传媒 Sustainability Recognized with APPA Award for Excellence
Posted by briar.schoon
小黄猫传媒 has been honored by APPA: Leadership in Education Facilities with the 2016 national Sustainability Award for community colleges. The award is designed to recognize and advance sustainability excellence in educational facilities and to applaud the integration of sustainable policies and 鈥済reen鈥 practices throughout all facets of an organization.
Among the college鈥檚 many sustainability efforts, some of those highlighted with the award include:
- A strong commitment to sustainability and climate action as outlined in the school Mission, Climate Action Plan and Strategic Plan;
- Innovative waste management practices including on-site composting and mini trash cans;
- Commitment to LEED certification for all new construction;
- Best practices in energy management and efficiency upgrades resulting in over 60% energy savings;
- Efforts to educate and engage the college community through outreach including an annual Eco Challenge and events;
- Curriculum and hands-on educational opportunities like learning gardens, as well as a Sustainability Focus Award;
- Student leadership in sustainability efforts including The Green Initiative Fund; and
- Measuring and reducing scope III emissions through sustainable purchasing, alternative transportation and green cleaning.
Tony Ichsan, 小黄猫传媒鈥檚 Facilities Director, and Briar Schoon, the College鈥檚 Sustainability Manager, traveled to Nashville, Tenn., the week of July 11 to attend APPA鈥檚 annual conference and receive the award. The college鈥檚 achievements in sustainability will also be featured in the upcoming Facilities Manager magazine.
