If you have toner, laser or inkjet cartridges that you cannot send back to be refilled (often an option for many of our large copiers) you can either drop them off in Skiff 201, 2nd floor mailroom at Lakeside, or the Helpdesk office in Rowell Annex. You can also bring them to Staples on Rt. 2/Main Street to […]
Continue readingMost people do not know that trash is nearly FOUR TIMES more expensive than recycling. It is also TWO TIMES more expensive than composting. So why not compost and recycle the rightful items in our multitude of wonderful waste receptacles around campus? Our goal is that our trash is 100% TRASH. Not compost, not recycling, but all trash so that all other waste can be put in the appropriate containers. Continue reading
Oct. 29, 2013 Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center names eight new Walk Friendly Communities CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is excited to announce eight new Walk Friendly Communities. The “Walk Friendly” title means a city or town is being recognized for its success in working to improve a wide range of […]
Continue readingCall for Speakers and Presentations 8th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS) Thursday, April 3, 2014 Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, Vermont Submission Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2013 This is an invitation to composting & recycling professionals; researchers and educators; government officials and planners; community & business leaders; consultants, contractors, developers and others to submit […]
Continue readingCome to water taste test and see for yourself how great our water in Vermont is! Monday, Nov. 18th 4:30-5:30pm, IDX See the results from last year. Brought to you by Sustain Champlain
A recent note from the Way to Go commuter challenge organizers: Congratulations! We are pleased to announce that Champlain College won the Universities and Colleges Category for the Fall 2013 Way to Go! Challenge!! You led the pack with 8% participation and 2,754 pounds of carbon saved! Way to go, Champlain! Let’s keep it up […]
Continue readingHelp our community and visitors sort out their waste into the proper compost, recycling, and/or trash bins. No experience necessary. We’ll teach you what you need to know. Get a nifty t-shirt and good karma in exchange. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OcCYyX1keuAPNGA9Q2wdzDErr9RSdQlWnFzJWCRobBg/edit?usp=sharing
Veggies, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, eggs, and pork, bread and cheese… what’s not to love? And it’s delivered to your Champlain College workplace? Yes, please The Intervale Food Hub! Sunday, October 27th is the deadline. https://intervalefoodhub.com/ Continue reading
Each year we step back and look at our copy paper usage – just one of many metrics that we monitor. Last year (Fiscal Year 2013), thanks to the combined efforts of a) shifting from desk top printers to combined, multifunction devices, b) purchasing preferred recycled content copy paper, and c) faculty/student usage of Angel […]
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Champlain College Eco-Reps designed the Green Room Certification to give recognition to students living a sustainable lifestyle on campus. There are two levels of recognition that increase in difficulty and points. Learn more about the program at https://bit.ly/ChampGreenRoom Continue reading