Sylvania Campus Sustainability
Joshua.Liebschutz@pcc.edu Sylvania Environmental Center Coordinator
Get Involved with the Sylvania Bus Stop Improvement!
Do you rely on public transportation for your commute to and from PCC Sylvania? Have you ever had to wait for a bus in the cold wind or rain outside of the provided shelters? Have you ever been forced to toss a recyclable container in the trash? Are muddy paths and soil erosion an eyesore to you?
Give us your suggestions and help create a place on campus you can be proud of.
Help make the PCC Sylvania Bus Stop more than just a place to catch the bus.
Take this online survey and voice your opinion!
Have any other suggestions? Email them to PCCbusstop@gmail.com or drop by the Environmental Center
The Sylvania Environmental Center - SY CC260
The Environmental Center serves as a commun
ity hub for Sylvania Campus and District sustainability initiatives. The E-Center is an active meeting place for committees organized around sustainability issues and student-led organizations. It also offers updated resources on climate change, alternative transportation, energy conservation, and campus sustainability. The center also offers counseling for students interested in environmental careers.
Get Involved! The Environmental Center offers work-study positions, cooperative education (internships), service learning options, and volunteer opportunities to PCC students.
Active Campus Initiatives
Sylvania Learning Garden
The Sylvania Learning Garden is a cooperative campus space for garden plot development. The purpose is to allow individuals and groups to teach and learn through organic gardening. Student centers, student groups, faculty and staff are invited to become involved in the garden by planning a plot or volunteering to help the Environmental Center. For more information about hosting a plot or to volunteer - contact Learning Gardens Committee Chair and Environmental Center Coordinator, Joshua Liebschutz.
Net Zero Report
At Sylvania campus in the spring of 2009, Gerding Edlen, a development company, approached administrative and campus-based staff with a very exciting project. Gerding Edlen proposed a project to Sylvania to transform the campus, which comprises 50% of the entire district, into a "net-zero campus". A very comprehensive plan, composed by the team at Gerding Edlen, was presented to administrators and staff at the Sylvania campus. Please see a copy of this progressive and exciting report at The E6 Net Zero Project.
Energy Conservation
The name Synergy stands for Sylvania energy. Synergy is a student led PCC Campus Climate Challenge Campaign. Synergy aims to reduce PCC’s net carbon emissions by reducing electricity waste. Synergy’s goals to reduce these emissions are: to put PCC’s computers onto 15 minute sleep timers, to install motion sensor switches in the bathrooms, and to bring awareness to students and faculty so they will turn off lights and equipment when they are not being used. Synergy’s long term goal is to make Sylvania’s energy use sustainable and independent by starting a revolving loan fund, which will be used to invest in solar panels and rooftop wind power. Contact ASPCC Sustainability Senator, Jason Smith to get involved.
Campus Recycling
The Sylvania campus is working to implement an outdoor recycling pilot program and a new cafeteria recycling program. Sylvania has a long term vision for a new recycling program in campus malls, classrooms, hallways, and office spaces. If you are interested in helping to educate the campus community on recycling, contact: Joshua Liebschutz.
Green Tags
Green tags are available for purchase for $5 at the Sylvania Environmental Center. Proceeds support the Bonneville Environmental Foundation's program of creating sources of solar and wind power. Stop by CC 260 to purchase your tag or for more information about the Green Tag Program!
Campus Environmental Groups
Sylvania Green Team
The Sylvania Green Team is a volunteer group comprised of students, staff, and faculty. The goal of the group is to develop, implement and support sustainability initiatives on campus. Come to Green Team meetings to get involved! Sign up for Green Team by emailing Linda Fergusson-Kolmes
Take Back the Tap Now Club
The Take Back the Tap Club is a student led organization that is officially charted with Sylvania student clubs. To become a Green Club leader for 2008-2009 school year, please email Santos Ramos
Habitat Restoration Team
The Team, working with the Sylvania Grounds crew, PCC students and staff, and community volunteers, will carry on its work removing invasive species, planting NW native plants, and stabilizing creek beds. To become involved contact: April Fong.