07 October 2009

spelman's 2010 green report card take 2


The 2010 Green Report Card has a new feature: online availability of survey responses completed by schools. Here are some highlights from the Spelman surveys:

1. The Suites, pictured above, is the college's 1st green dorm, LEED certification pending.

2. President Beverly Daniel Tatum has not signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.

3. There is a sustainability component in the strategic plan.

4. Sustainable Spelman is the committee that advises on/implements sustainability initiatives.

5. Recycles aluminum, cardboard, computers, glass, light bulbs, paper, printer cartridges & all plastics.

6. Sustainability Task Force is a student run organization.

7. There is an organic garden on campus.

8. Composting bins are available in dining halls.

9. Environmental Science and Studies major & minor.



photo from http://www.spelman.edu/administration/business/fms/greenbuilding.shtml

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