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Archive for April, 2009

Merritt Hosts 2009 Sustainability Conference

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Phil Angelides calls for vigorous investments in US-based renewable energy.

Phil Angelides calls for vigorous investments in US-based renewable energy.

Often, the language of Sustainability is couched in discussions of Global Warming, Melting Ice Caps, Carbon Footprints, Carrying Capacity, Solar Energy. But there’s a whole lot more too it than that, especially on the local scale.

Merritt College hosted the 3rd Annual Peralta Conference on Urban Sustainability on April 24th. The free, interactive event attracted 300 participants – Peralta faculty, students, and community members – throughout to day to hear from experts discussing local issues of … continue reading »

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Film Screening at Laney: King Corn 12/2/09.

Construction Starts on Laney’s Athletic Complex 11/30/09.

The Bay Vs. The Bag 11/23/09.

Laney Joins Global Action on 350 Day 10/21/09.

Fall 2009: Multi-medium Eco-conscious Art Class 7/1/09.

Inaugural Green Job Corps Graduate at Laney 6/23/09.

Preparing Students for an Unknown Future 6/17/09.

Laney Instructor Lives by the Bike 6/1/09.

Organic Culinary Garden at Laney College 5/6/09.

Merritt Hosts 2009 Sustainability Conference 4/25/09.

Peralta Saves Energy, Money on Lighting 1/19/09.

Peralta Colleges Using 100% Recycled Paper 1/5/09.

Recycling Education Interns 2009 1/5/09.

Healthier Cleaning Products for Peralta 12/14/08.

Peralta Installs Computerized Irrigation Controls 12/8/08.

Peralta Expands Recycling Program 12/8/08.

General Services Staff Profile: David Russell 12/3/08.

Recycling at Merritt College with 2004-2007 Data 12/3/08.

Laney College Recycling Data 2004-2007 12/3/08.

Berkeley City College Recycling Data, 2004-2007 12/3/08.