Welcome to UC Berkeley Sustainability

Welcome to UC Berkeley’s Gateway to sustainability resources and operational practices.

• The left-hand bar provides an overview of campus sustainability topics and links to related websites and documents.
• On the right, five campus organization sustainability sites are highlighted for their breadth and focus on UC Berkeley’s sustainability action and commitment.

Announcements

This Way to Sustainability V Webcast

If you can’t attend the upcoming This Way To Sustainability V conference at CSU Chico, you have the opportunity to view some of the sessions of the conference by webcast on Friday, November 6th, 2009. For more information, including instructions and a schedule of webcasts, click here.

Bright Green News

Check out the October 2009 issue of the Office of Sustainability’s newsletter, Bright Green News. Highlights include a guide to buying local in Berkeley, a look at longboarding on campus, and an exploration of the Re-Used Stuff Emporium.

The Office of Sustainability is Moving

The UC Berkeley Office of Sustainability is moving to the campus A&E Building - Room 203. The new mail code is 1382, and all other contact information is remaining the same.

LEED Volume Certification Student Coordinator Needed

Physical Plant-Campus Services is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with knowledge of the LEED certification process to head the Campus Volume Certification for Existing Buildings. The LEED Coordinator position will report to the Associate Director of Sustainability and Engineering Services, and will be responsible for determining steps required for Campus Existing Building Volume Certification, document the necessary credits, and coordinate the documentation process with involved departments on Campus. The coordinator will be compensated with a $2,000 stipend for leading project to completion paid in monthly installments. To apply, email a resume to shirazi@berkeley.edu.

Graduate Assembly Hiring Student LEED Project Coordinator

The Graduate Assembly is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with knowledge of the LEED certification process to head the Anthony Hall LEED-EB Project. This position will be responsible for coordinating with campus to determine steps required for certification, implement the necessary changes, and coordinate the audit period. The coordinator will be compensated with a $3,000 stipend for leading project to completion paid in monthly installments. To apply, email a resume to eavp@ga.berkeley.edu. For more information, click here.

September 2009 Student Sustainability Forum

The Student Sustainability Forum held on September 16th - hosted by the Office of Sustainability and made possible by The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) – drew a record crowd. About 100 students came to the forum and over 20 student environmental groups briefly presented on their initiatives. See more information on the forum, the presenting students groups, and how you can get involved.

2009 Campus Sustainability Plan and 2009 Campus Sustainability Report

The Office of Sustainability has released two new documents that further define our campus sustainability goals and set a standard of transparency and accountability. The 2009 Campus Sustainability Plan defines a vision of long term sustainability and describes steps being taken to achieve the vision. The Plan will guide future work on campus and establish a structure to identify and achieve continuous improvement. The 2009 Campus Sustainability Report provides a transparent accounting of Berkeley’s environmental impacts, focusing on key indicators during fiscal year 2008-2009. Current conditions, achievements in the past year, and plans for the coming year are presented.

 

Past announcements

 

 

Media

Bright Green News Letter	View Sustainability Videos	Download New Posters	In The News
Read the Campus Sustainability Newsletter	See YouTube clip, "Going Green: UCB Leads the Way"   See "Cal Dining Sustainability Initiatives"	Download exciting new posters from our Campus Energy and Water Conservation Campaign!	UC Berkeley earns top-10 spot in Sierra magazine's 'Cool Schools' environmental ranking Campus environmental record earns top score in Princeton Review "Green Ratings"