Dana Christensen

The 2018-2028 COCC Facilities Master Plan includes overarching Sustainability Vision and Strategy. Read page 28 of the plan.

COCC is in year 3 of the Energy Trust of Oregon Strategic energy management program. Read the Energy Policy written in 2019.

Did you know that the COCC Sustainability Committee was created in 2011? Read the details here: https://www.cocc.edu/committees/sustainability/sustainability-committee/default.aspx

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 25 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

Read COCC's guidelines on recycling and waste collections on campus.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

A story of man-made crisis of plastic pollution. A free documentary on YouTube.

"Kiss the Ground" On Netflix A documentary saving the planets top soil and combatting climate change.

Read about a student led action plan for zero waste reduction. postlandfill.org

https://www.cocc.edu/home/events/indigenous-peoples-day.aspx

Between record heat waves, horrific smoke and debilitating drought, we are all experiencing the anticipated effects of climate change first-hand. And while the situation is clearly dire, there is still opportunity to rewrite our climate future. Geology professor Hal Wershow will examine how our climate in Central Oregon has already changed and then share projections for what we can expect for the rest of the 21st century. After reviewing the science, he will transition into climate resilience; in other words, what can we do in our community to diminish the worst impacts and adapt to the inevitable changes. Tickets: $8 for in-person event, $5 for livestream. COCC students and staff are FREE. Email [email protected] for promo code.

A 9-acre parcel near the Cascade Culinary Institute will be developed into housing units next spring, so we will be transplanting native plants and grasses to other areas of the COCC campuses.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 1 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend at least 120 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.