Sustainable Workplace Policy

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Policy Number
6.5
Signature
Board of Trustees
Date Approved
Effective Date
Responsible Division
Plant Operations
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Carteret Community College is committed to providing a sustainable workplace by reducing, reusing, and recycling resources, and adopting sound institutional energy and water conservation practices to enhance the long-term well-being of the College. The President shall establish procedures to implement this policy.

Procedure

Carteret Community College is committed to maintaining a sustainable workplace. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to play a role in promoting a sustainable workplace. It is the responsibility of the Director of Operations and Facilities or designee to see that the Strategic Energy and Water Plan is followed.

Carteret Community College is committed to Sustainable Campus Landscape Planting.

Plantings shall be:

  1. Ecologically appropriate and reflect our desire to be thoughtful stewards of the natural resource under our protection
  2. Regionally adapted and suitable for landscape microclimates, pest pressures, and soils of the campus
  3. Composed of native plants grouped in biodiverse natural associations when possible
  4. Educational, communicating a sense of place that helps students, staff, administrators, and guests understand the rich biodiversity and the limiting resources of our region.