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About the Center
As a community leader in environmental education, the primary objectives of the Center for Sustainability are as follows:
1. To increase internal and external awareness of the importance of living and working in an ecologically responsible manner through programs such as Seminars, Publications, Classes, Documentaries, Special Events and Speaker Series which support the concepts of sustainability.
2. To conduct continuing education training and seminars for the general public which focus on living and working in an environmentally friendly manner. These may include: Organic & native gardening, smart houses, composting, alternative energy & fuels and backyard wildlife habitats.
3. To provide high quality training sessions for professionals in the construction industry, engineering, information technology, waste water treatment, environmental impact compliance courses, including Leed and NABCEP certification training.
4. To increase the perspective of environmental sustainability into our curriculum programs--- alternative fuels and energy sources, sound architectural and building practices, environmentally friendly materials, scientific environmental impact studies, sustainable horticulture practices, liberal arts, and business.
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Spotlight on Sustainability
Today, environmental challenges continue to gain momentum and focus as evident in daily media coverage involving renewable energy, sprawl, natural habitat, clean air and water, global warming, population, and other issues. CPCC is in a unique position to both educate and involve its students, faculty and staff, as well as the community in learning and career opportunities through responsible environmental initiatives.
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