CLC earns National Green Ribbon School award
Reinforcing its reputation as a national leader in sustainability, College of Lake County was recently selected as one of five postsecondary institutions to be named a 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, announced on Earth Day, April 22.
This is the first time the college has been granted this national recognition.
CLC's green initiatives are constantly growing. In addition to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum Science & Engineering Building completed in January 2018, the college recently introduced a Living Lab Trail, open to the community so that everyone can learn about sustainability.
CLC also convenes the Community Partners for Sustainability, a group of representatives from businesses, nonprofits, education, local government and the community dedicated to promoting environmental resilience, social responsibility and economic vitality.
"I'm proud CLC is recognized for being a living laboratory that connects learning with community and career opportunities," said David Husemoller, college sustainability manager.
"We have much more in store for campus with a new solar PV array and electric vehicle charging stations."
Across the country, 39 schools, 11 districts and five postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.
The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 27 states. The selectees include 28 public schools, including three magnet schools and four charter schools, as well as 11 nonpublic schools. Forty-five percent of the 2020 honorees serve a disadvantaged student body.
The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be found at www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/awards.html.
Beyond the Green Ribbon School designation, CLC has received nearly 10 regional or national awards or accolades for environmental sustainability over the last decade.
Learn more about CLC's environmental sustainability efforts at www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/who-we-are/green-initiatives.
To learn more about the College of Lake County, visit www.clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2000.
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