second nature archives - planet forward - 克罗地亚vs加拿大让球 //www.getitdoneaz.com/tag/second-nature/ inspiring stories to 2022年卡塔尔世界杯官网 tue, 07 mar 2023 19:39:47 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 the art and design of sustainability //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/the-art-and-design-of-sustainability/ fri, 14 mar 2014 17:50:13 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/the-art-and-design-of-sustainability/ massachusetts college of art and design is a public, independent college of art and design. the college’s professional baccalaureate and graduate programs prepare students to participate in the creative economy as fine artists, designers, and art educators, and to engage in the well being of their society. as a national leader in visual art and design education, the college influences contemporary culture through the accomplishments of its alumni and the creative activities of its faculty and staff. in the classroom, faculty are incorporating sustainability into the curriculum through projects such as designing new uses for recycled water bottles, designing a sustainable sculpture for the campus, or developing illustrations for a family-friendly magazine focused on the environment. as evidence of the college’s dedication to environmental stewardship, president kay sloan was among the first to sign the american college and university presidents climate commitment.

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carleton college: clean energy in our community //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/carleton-college-clean-energy-in-our-community/ mon, 01 apr 2013 09:00:39 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/carleton-college-clean-energy-in-our-community/ this is an entry in the 2013 climate leadership awards – click here to vote for the best in campus sustainability.

carleton college is proud to be a second nature climate leadership award finalist for the second year in a row. through formal adoption of its statement of environmental principles, carbon neutrality value statement, and climate action plan, carleton ingrained the value of sustainability within its operations, curricular and co-curricular programs. our 2013 video submission, “clean energy in our community” highlights areas where carleton has excelled in its commitment to campus sustainability and the american college and university president’s climate commitment (acupcc).

installation of a second wind turbine in fall 2011 reduced carleton’s purchased electricity by 25% and its scope 2 emissions by 18%. carleton’s electric vehicle charging station is the first of its kind in our county. student sustainability assistants champion many campus initiatives related to waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainable food systems—including a student organic farm which sells produce directly to the campus food service provider. and carleton’s curriculum includes a popular environmental studies major and more than thirty courses related to sustainability. carleton college is proud to model these sustainable practices in our community while preparing graduates to confront the most challenging environmental issues of our time.

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william paterson university: an array of sustainable initiatives //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/william-paterson-university-an-array-of-sustainable-initiatives/ tue, 13 mar 2012 16:21:50 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/william-paterson-university-an-array-of-sustainable-initiatives/ this video is an entry in a contest we’ve launched with second nature’s climate leadership awards. see below for how you can vote for it.
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william paterson university in wayne, new jersey, is committed to environmental sustainability and is proud to provide a positive example for its 11,500 students while leading by example for our surrounding community and beyond.

william paterson’s campus-wide solar panel installation is a dramatic and visible sign of the university’s commitment to the environment. the solar initiative, with phase one completed in 2010 and phase two beginning in spring 2012, ranks among the top ten largest installations at higher education institutions in the united states.

the university targets carbon neutrality as a goal and includes conservation efforts that integrate sustainability across the curriculum, such as a new bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability. this degree will unite areas of tangible study and research, and include courses in environmental science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, law, political science, and economics. graduates will be prepared with the interdisciplinary skills needed for careers in sustainability to meet the growing demands in academia, business, and government.

the conversion to smart buildings via upgraded energy management systems and use of electric maintenance vehicles has vastly reduced the university’s total energy consumption, as well as energy costs. in the past decade, the size of the physical plant has increased by 16.5 percent, while electric energy consumption was reduced by 30 percent and natural gas consumption by 50 percent.

in addition to this significant reduction in carbon gas emissions, the university has saved more than $17 million over the same time period through cost avoidance.

william paterson university continues to vigorously pursue energy efficiency initiatives and educational programs with the strong support of students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and community leaders.


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spelman college: changing the world //www.getitdoneaz.com/story/spelman-college-changing-the-world/ mon, 12 mar 2012 17:14:30 +0000 http://dpetrov.2create.studio/planet/wordpress/spelman-college-changing-the-world/ this video is an entry in a contest we’ve launched with second nature’s climate leadership awards. see below for how you can vote for it.
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at the heart of spelman college’s tagline, “a choice to change the world,” is the understanding that making a positive social impact means ensuring the health of the environment for future generations. recognized as a leader in sustainability, spelman is the first historically black college and university to join the u.s. green building council and the association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education. spelman is also the first hbcu to have a leed silver certified residence hall. as you can see, we are changing the world – from spelman blue to green!


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