Berea College: A Culture of Yes
Founded by Abolitionist John G. Fee – First Graduating Class
Berea is Guided by Eight Great Commitments
Work College – No Tuition Promise
Commitment #7: Sustainability & Yes
Yes to Labor: Office of Sustainability
Office of Sustainability Labor Positions Bike Repair Technicians Alternative Transportation Waste Diversion Green Office & Green Residence Hall Certifications Data Tracking Communications & & Analysis Events
Yes to to “ “Gree een” B Buildings gs: Strive e for LEED ED S Silver er i in all New C ew Constr truction & & Major Renovati tions Boone Tavern LEED Gold Lincoln Hall LEED Silver 2010 2005
Deep Green 2013: LEED Platinum & Ecovillage 2003 Living Building Petal Recognition
Ecovillage: Designed with Environmental, Behavioral & Social Goals
Edible Streets
Deep Green Residence Hall
New Science Building: Anticipated LEED Gold 125,000 sq. ft .
Yes to Sustainable Forestry and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification to Prove It
Yes to Selling Our Forest Carbon Credits: First College or University in the US 300,000 Carbon Credits valued at $3 Million
Yes to Organic Farming & Animal Welfare Credentials
Yes to Teachable Moments & Having Some Fun
Yes to Silly Hats, Carbon Neutrality, and Zero Waste
Yes to No Spray Policy on Main Campus
Yes to Zero Waste
Yes to Transparency: Campus GHG Emissions
Joan Pauly Sustainability Coordinator paulyj@Berea.edu (m) 404.291.5178 (w) 859.985.3194
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