Archive for the 'Colleges' Category

Something Different

As you peruse the GreenPRO database, you’ll quickly discover some recurring topics. As many communities grapple with the same problems and issues, they are bound to arrive at similar solutions or strategies.
I certainly don’t mind the repetitive nature of my work. It actually makes me feel good to know that communities across the [...]

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Black & Gold & Green — St. Olaf College

As the senior researcher for GreenPRO, my primary job is to find policies, resolutions and ordinances (plus a variety of other similar documents) that address issues consistent with Green values. At times, it can be a daunting task as many cities, counties, school boards, colleges, etc. provide minimal documentation on their websites.
Often, I’ll [...]

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Another “Sterling” Example of a Sustainable Campus

I’m very happy to see so many colleges and universities tackling the issue of sustainability head-on. As with my previous entry on St. Olaf College, Sterling College of Vermont offers a bevy of information and examples of how their college community is incorporating sustainability in much of what they do.

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