MAKE ART FROM FOUND STUFF IN A SERIES OF FRIDAY WORKSHOPS.
LOCAL ARTISTS WILL SHARE IDEAS ON RECYCLING THROUGH ART.
Bring: plastic, Styrofoam throw-aways, bottle caps, old books, etc. Any Cleaned, found trash and junk. Toss your finds in with others or work from your own treasure pile.
Bring: basic tools to cut, glue, tape, wire, etc. to shape your art
Dates and Locations:
October 24, 2pm-4pm Room 1520 Art Center Building 15
November 7 2pm-4pm Room 509 Student Center
November 21, 2pm-4pm Room 509 Student Center
December 5, 2pm-4pm Room 509 Student Center
Pot luck buffet and finished art display
Contact: Jen Ehrhardt joleary@pjc.edu & Judy Golding jgolding@pjc.edu
60 SEEDS Project
Planting ideas for a greener world
PJC’s College-Wide Economic and Environmental Sustainability Project
Inconvenient Truth Screening Postponed
Unfortunately, the filming of An Inconvenient Truth has been postponed.
The new screening date is October 20 at 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 in Room 250.
Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. "Al Gore strips his presentations of politics, laying out the facts for the audience to draw their own conclusions in a charming, funny and engaging style, and by the end has everyone on the edge of their seats, gripped by his haunting message," said Guggenheim. An Inconvenient Truth is not a story of despair but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all share. "It is now clear that we face a deepening global climate crisis that requires us to act boldly, quickly, and wisely," said Gore. Written by Plantation Productions
Won 2 Oscars. Another 21 wins & 5 nominations
View the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2897608985/
The new screening date is October 20 at 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 in Room 250.
Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. "Al Gore strips his presentations of politics, laying out the facts for the audience to draw their own conclusions in a charming, funny and engaging style, and by the end has everyone on the edge of their seats, gripped by his haunting message," said Guggenheim. An Inconvenient Truth is not a story of despair but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all share. "It is now clear that we face a deepening global climate crisis that requires us to act boldly, quickly, and wisely," said Gore. Written by Plantation Productions
Won 2 Oscars. Another 21 wins & 5 nominations
View the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2897608985/
Mission Statement
The goal of the 60 SEEDS project is to explore, discuss, create, and implement solutions to the environmental, economic and social crises facing our college, as well as local and global communities. Through education and activism, we will help to create an environment that works toward a sustainable model, seeking a means to balance our current needs with those of the future.
What is Sustainability?
“Sustainability is an awareness of the connectivity of the world and the implications of our actions. It is finding solutions through innovative approaches, expanding future options by practicing environmental stewardship, building governance institutions that continually learn, and instilling values that promote justice.”
Charles Redman- ASU School of Sustainability
“Sustainability is the [emerging] doctrine that economic growth and development must take place, and be maintained over time, within the limits set by ecology in the broadest sense-by the interrelations of human beings and their works, the biosphere and physical and chemical laws that govern it. It follows that environmental protection and economic development are complementary rather than antagonistic processes.”
William Rukelshaus, “Toward a Sustainable World”
Charles Redman- ASU School of Sustainability
“Sustainability is the [emerging] doctrine that economic growth and development must take place, and be maintained over time, within the limits set by ecology in the broadest sense-by the interrelations of human beings and their works, the biosphere and physical and chemical laws that govern it. It follows that environmental protection and economic development are complementary rather than antagonistic processes.”
William Rukelshaus, “Toward a Sustainable World”
Things We Can Do In Class
Allied Health/ Nursing- Discussion of effects of pollutants on overall health (locally and globally); develop ways to streamline administrative records
Automotive Tech- In-service on ways to maximize fuel efficiency
Behavioral Science- Discuss the impact of environmental influences on mental health. Look at the social factors of poverty and stress factors in a changing climate.
Biological Sciences- Discussion of effects of pollutants on overall health and diversity (locally and globally); Importance of xeriscaping and using indigenous plants.
Business/Mathematics- Projects on incorporating sustainable models; Calculate the “true” cost of purchases
Computer Science- Develop websites that promote a green message
Culinary and Hospitality Management- Ecotourism; Importance of locally grown produce
Dental/Emergency Services- Focus on conservation measures; Low cost treatment for developing countries
Education- Service learning; Implementing programs in schools, daycares, etc.
Engineering- Consult with school for green building and renovations
English- Service learning; arguments geared toward awareness
History/Languages/Philosophy- Ethics of sustainable living; History/construction of our consumer culture
Information Technology- Recycling electronics; Programs for going paperless
Music and Theatre- Promote themes of interconnectedness and social responsibility
Physical Sciences- Projects that illuminate the real effects of climate change
Visual Arts- Developing marketing materials; green sculptures
Automotive Tech- In-service on ways to maximize fuel efficiency
Behavioral Science- Discuss the impact of environmental influences on mental health. Look at the social factors of poverty and stress factors in a changing climate.
Biological Sciences- Discussion of effects of pollutants on overall health and diversity (locally and globally); Importance of xeriscaping and using indigenous plants.
Business/Mathematics- Projects on incorporating sustainable models; Calculate the “true” cost of purchases
Computer Science- Develop websites that promote a green message
Culinary and Hospitality Management- Ecotourism; Importance of locally grown produce
Dental/Emergency Services- Focus on conservation measures; Low cost treatment for developing countries
Education- Service learning; Implementing programs in schools, daycares, etc.
Engineering- Consult with school for green building and renovations
English- Service learning; arguments geared toward awareness
History/Languages/Philosophy- Ethics of sustainable living; History/construction of our consumer culture
Information Technology- Recycling electronics; Programs for going paperless
Music and Theatre- Promote themes of interconnectedness and social responsibility
Physical Sciences- Projects that illuminate the real effects of climate change
Visual Arts- Developing marketing materials; green sculptures
“If you get right down to it, sustainability is really the study of the interconnectedness of all things.”
Barbara Lither, US Environmental Protection Agency
“The idea behind the green campus movement is simply to make environmental impacts transparent and thereby render them into solutions that reduce and recycle wastes, reward efficiency, eliminate carbon emissions, improve policies governing grounds management and building standards, and use institutional purchases and investments to catalyze sustainable local economies. But this is a means to the larger end of equipping young people with the analytical skills and wherewithal to become change agents beyond the years of formal education.”
David Orr
Barbara Lither, US Environmental Protection Agency
“The idea behind the green campus movement is simply to make environmental impacts transparent and thereby render them into solutions that reduce and recycle wastes, reward efficiency, eliminate carbon emissions, improve policies governing grounds management and building standards, and use institutional purchases and investments to catalyze sustainable local economies. But this is a means to the larger end of equipping young people with the analytical skills and wherewithal to become change agents beyond the years of formal education.”
David Orr
60 Seeds- Low Cost Changes that Can be Implemented Today
Turn off lights when not in use.
Don’t use lights when they are not necessary.
Use lamps with compact fluorescent bulbs instead of overhead lights.
Use powersave options on computers
Turn off computer when leaving for the day.
Un-plug appliances when not in use.
Don’t use elevators if you don’t need to.
Don’t use electronic door openers if you don’t need to.
Change the margins before you print.
Use both sides of paper.
Use a smaller font.
Don’t print e-mails.
Use a ceramic mug at the office instead of paper or Styrofoam cups.
Raise mowers.
Mow less often.
Leave some sections of lawn unmowed.
Water less often.
Water at times when less evaporation occurs.
Set sprinklers so the sidewalks, parking lots, and streets are not watered.
Don’t use blowers.
Don’t use chemical herbicides.
Don’t use chemical fertilizers.
Don’t use chemical insecticides.
Turn clippings and prunings into mulch.
Mulch in flower beds and around trees.
Don’t litter.
Pick up litter.
Any new planting should be with native perennial plants.
Don’t use golf carts needlessly.
Check tire pressure on all College vehicles (and on personal ones).
Don’t speed.
Put houseplants in the office.
Don’t use disposable dishes or forks and spoons.
Use re-fillable water bottles.
Don’t use paper napkin. If you do, make sure they have post-consumer content.
Use non-toxic cleaners.
Lower the thermostat in the winter, raise it in the summer.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Carpool.
One day a week get to work some way other than driving alone in your car.
Cover the pool to prevent evaporation.
Put a brick or filled capped jug in the toilet tank.
Use re-usable shopping bags.
Turn down the water heater.
Insulate the water heater.
Recycle everything.
Re-use everything.
Buy in bulk.
Don’t release balloons.
Clean or replace air filters regularly.
Vacuum refrigerator coils once a year.
Have an energy audit done.
Caulk like crazy.
Insulate.
Donate old clothing, books, cookware, etc.
Stop junk mail.
Use libraries.
Use phosphate free detergent.
Use washable napkins, tablecloths, cleaning rags, instead of paper ones.
Feed the birds; put up birdhouses and baths.
Don’t use lights when they are not necessary.
Use lamps with compact fluorescent bulbs instead of overhead lights.
Use powersave options on computers
Turn off computer when leaving for the day.
Un-plug appliances when not in use.
Don’t use elevators if you don’t need to.
Don’t use electronic door openers if you don’t need to.
Change the margins before you print.
Use both sides of paper.
Use a smaller font.
Don’t print e-mails.
Use a ceramic mug at the office instead of paper or Styrofoam cups.
Raise mowers.
Mow less often.
Leave some sections of lawn unmowed.
Water less often.
Water at times when less evaporation occurs.
Set sprinklers so the sidewalks, parking lots, and streets are not watered.
Don’t use blowers.
Don’t use chemical herbicides.
Don’t use chemical fertilizers.
Don’t use chemical insecticides.
Turn clippings and prunings into mulch.
Mulch in flower beds and around trees.
Don’t litter.
Pick up litter.
Any new planting should be with native perennial plants.
Don’t use golf carts needlessly.
Check tire pressure on all College vehicles (and on personal ones).
Don’t speed.
Put houseplants in the office.
Don’t use disposable dishes or forks and spoons.
Use re-fillable water bottles.
Don’t use paper napkin. If you do, make sure they have post-consumer content.
Use non-toxic cleaners.
Lower the thermostat in the winter, raise it in the summer.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Carpool.
One day a week get to work some way other than driving alone in your car.
Cover the pool to prevent evaporation.
Put a brick or filled capped jug in the toilet tank.
Use re-usable shopping bags.
Turn down the water heater.
Insulate the water heater.
Recycle everything.
Re-use everything.
Buy in bulk.
Don’t release balloons.
Clean or replace air filters regularly.
Vacuum refrigerator coils once a year.
Have an energy audit done.
Caulk like crazy.
Insulate.
Donate old clothing, books, cookware, etc.
Stop junk mail.
Use libraries.
Use phosphate free detergent.
Use washable napkins, tablecloths, cleaning rags, instead of paper ones.
Feed the birds; put up birdhouses and baths.
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