Intro
SMCC has a lot that’s NEW in sustainability. First of all, we have an all new Sustainability Webpage that connects our college Sustainability Alliance to our students, our employees, and our community. We look forward to the improved communication among us in the days and weeks ahead. Also, we’re responding to our constituents needs for filtered water during the hot days at SMCC while reducing the need for disposable bottles and the transportation costs of bottled water. SMCC has replaced drinking fountains with refillable water bottle fountains so save your bottles and save the planet.
SMCC Sustainability Updates
- LED Lighting
- LED lighting on the grounds of the baseball field was completed 2023
- All classroom building and offices have been upgraded to LED 2024
- Water Conservation
- The water pump station was completed and irrigation is being provided to the entire campus using reclaimed water from an adjacent canal.
- Approximate saving of up to $80,000 per year
- Maricopa Native Seed Library
- Danielle, Edlin and Michael with schedule meeting to discuss the implementation of the Maricopa Native Seed Library at SMCL/SMCC
- SMCC Greenhouse
- Greenhouse construction is complete
- Materials for the greenhouse are currently housed in the new Science Complex
- Valley Metro Clean Air Award
SMCC was recognized as the 2023 Valley Metro Clean Air Award Recipient for Sustainability Programs