Sustainability Recommendations

Jefferson Community and Technical College is committed to the stewardship of the environment and to reducing the College's dependency on non-renewable energy. Consistent with the KCTCS Vision to be the nation's premier community and technical college system, Jefferson Community and Technical College is becoming a leader in practices, educational and workforce training opportunities, and community leadership related to sustainable development or sustainability.

The most commonly accepted definition of sustainable development is found in the 1987 United Nations Our Common Future: Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (also known as the Brundtland Report): Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainability is more than being green. Multifaceted, sustainability touches every area of a college. Facilitating cultural change to enhance the well-being of people, sustainability includes improving efficiencies and effectiveness in a socially equitable manner. Implementing sustainable practices demonstrates responsible stewardship of social, economic, and environmental resources.

SUSTAINABILITY AT JEFFERSON:

• Jefferson Sustainability Framework
• General Information
• STARS Sustainability Rating System

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Recycling Best Practices
• Styrofoam Recommendations

PARTNERSHIPS:

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  • Partnership for a Green City
  • Louisville Water Company
  • Brightside
  • TomatoFest

RESOURCES:

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  • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
  • Louisville Metro Recycling
  • Natural Awakenings

CONTACT:

• If you are interested in learning more about sustainability at Jefferson or want to get involved, please contact Pamela Turner.
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