I Am Sustainable Posters - Buildings and Grounds

When we compost landscaping waste to turn it back into useful soil amendment,

We are Sustainable, Tri-C.

Mike Welsh and Ron Masal Grounds Maintenance Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we reduce waste, reuse what we can, and recycle and compost the remaining waste. Tri-C diverts about 300 tons of waste per year from the landfill through recycling, composting, and reuse, including behind the scenes efforts to recycle scrap metal, shredded paper, yard and food waste, and other materials.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.

When we capture stormwater in a 28,000 gallon cistern for use in irrigation,

We are Sustainable, Tri-C.

Cindy Semler and George Dalton Grounds Maintenance Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we use stormwater for beneficial purposes and keep it from burdening our sewer systems.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.

When we install and maintain rain gardens to allow stormwater to flow naturally into the ground,

We are Sustainable, Tri-C.

Cindy Semler and George Dalton Grounds Maintenance Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we use stormwater for beneficial purposes and keep it from burdening our sewer systems.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.

When we leave areas un-mowed to create more natural habitat and allow native plants to thrive,

We are Sustainable, Tri-C.

Cindy Semler Grounds Maintenance Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we support the health of our surrounding environment, are aware of our impacts, and take an active role in improving our community.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.

When we make sure our buildings operate efficiently,

We are Sustainable, Tri-C.

Bob MacDowell and Jim Hautz Building Maintenance Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we efficiently manage our infrastructure, engage in energy conservation behaviors every day, and take an active role in improving our community.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.

When I use ionized water in place of chemicals to make cleaning safer and simpler,

I am Sustainable, Tri-C.

Cornell Murray Building Services Lead Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we reduce chemical usage and make the environment safer for ourselves and others.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.

When we chip wood waste and reuse it for landscaping around our campus,

We are Sustainable, Tri-C.

Jason Cudnik and Al Radziewicz Grounds Maintenance Cuyahoga Community College We are all sustainable Tri-C when we reduce waste through reuse, recycling, and composting, and take an active role in improving our community.

in collaboration with

Learn more about what Tri-C is doing at www.tri-c.edu/sustainability

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Together, we’re building a thriving green city on a blue lake.