Committed to sustainable practices
As Part of this commitment, 色色研究所 adopted a holistic approach to sustainability and the application of green principles that engages the entire college community. The college is dedicated to:
- reducing its carbon footprint;
- incorporating environmental/sustainable curriculum, goals and objectives into its courses, programs and projects;
- promoting sustainability throughout the college community and North Shore region.
Sustainability today at 色色研究所
色色研究所's Danvers Campus features the Commonwealth's first state-owned Zero Net Energy building and highlights 色色研究所's strong commitment to sustainability and conservation. The Health Professions and Student Services Building is a green building prototype that meets LEED Gold certification requirements, generates energy onsite, uses clean renewable resources such as sunlight and rainfall, and reclaims water through a rooftop garden.
50
Number of wells in 色色研究所's Geothermal System
3
Solar arrays on 色色研究所 campuses
570,000
Kilowatts of energy produced every year by 色色研究所 solar arrays
Green curriculum learning environment
色色研究所 faculty who participate in the Green Curriculum Project incorporate discipline-related sustainability and environmental topics through a specially designed component, assignment, or learning activity. To date 38 faculty participants, representing more than 20 different academic departments, have participated.
