The 2% Solution: Focus the Nation has made their compelling webcast available through Earth Day Television.
SPC Student Leadership: SPC Students of any major can join S.A.V.E. Students Against Violating the Earth sponsors environmental activities which are often service-based.
SPC's Green Campus Committee: The Green Campus Committee is co-chaired by Doug Demeo and Mark Graceffo.
The EPA's Go Green Newsletter: The monthly Go Green! newsletter contains info on what we can do in our homes, schools, communities, and offices.
Have an Idea for SPC?
Let us know how we can further our efforts to be as green as possible. Email ideas@spc.edu.
Change a Light Change the World: The EPA reports if every American home changed only one light bulb to an ENERGY STAR bulb it would prevent the equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions of nearly 800,000 cars.
President Cornacchia has signed the College Presidents Climate Commitment to acknowledge that Saint Peter's College will continue to be an early adopter of environmentally friendly solutions. The pledge calls for an action plan, inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and periodic progress reports. While this promise requires ongoing efforts this section of our website serves to keep the Community apprised of progress to date.
Campus Initiatives
The laundry rooms in the Residence Halls were equipped with new Maytag Neptune front load high-efficiency, Energy Star washers and dryers. Each of these washers will save approximately 15,000 gallons of water a year.
Come Together: Many Campus Events have an environmental focus
Cleaning with Non-Toxic Formulas: Collins Building Services has switched its cleaning products to green seal formulas.
No More Styrofoam: Sodexho, our campus food service, has banned Styrofoam cups and plates.
Making the Most of the Web: Enrollment Services will eliminate the consumption of tens of thousands of sheets of paper which was used to print course schedules each semester. Course Schedule information is available through SPIRIT Online.
Survey Says: Dr. Joyce Henson's spring semester class, Senior Marketing Seminar, has been working towards improving the College's recycling practices. The class is conducting student surveys and staff interviews to research current practices. Following an analysis of the results the class will present its findings and recommendations to the College Community.
Green Faith: SPC joined the New Jersey based organization Green Faith
Energy Solutions: R3 Energy Consultants have helped the College to reduce its carbon footprint on the environment:
The old absorption chillers at the Recreational Center and McDermott Hall were replaced with state-of-the-art premium efficiency electric chillers with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). These were the first chillers of its kind to be installed within an educational facility in the state of New Jersey.
From 2004 - 2007 the College has reduced the total energy consumption for the main campus (i.e., #2 fuel oil, natural gas and electricity) by 29%. This measure avoided expulsion of 1,450 tons of harmful CO2 emissions into our atmosphere. That’s the equivalent of 225,000 trees grown or the displacement of 350 cars from the road.
Green building policies will be implemented across campus, and competitions between residence halls and neighboring campuses will further encourage students to promote and exercise conservation measures.
In the near future, 50% of the College’s total electricity supply is expected to be purchased from green sources. Wind and small hydro and solar powered projects are further down the horizon.
Eco-friendly Publications:
The Office of Admission is committed to the use of recycled products for publications, as well as working with vendors respectful of the environment. Whenever possible pieces are printed on Chorus Art which is an elemental chlorine-free paper containing 50% recycled content with 25% post consumer waste. This is a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper.
The Office of Enrollment Services will prevent the consumption of tens of thousands of sheets of paper by offering course schedules exclusively online.
Green Photo Pile
Photo Help: Drag the question mark graphic to the center of the photo pile.
April 23, 2008: The 57th Mendel Lecture
Our feature speaker, Dr. Jennifer Francis from Rutgers University, will speak on Global Climate Change. Dr. Francis has researched the disappearing arctic sea ice. The lecture will be held at 4:30 in Pope Lecture Hall.
April 17, 2008:7th Annual March of Dimes Healthy Baby Day - Student displays showcase research on pregnancy helath issues including mercury levels in fish and the effects of second hand smoke.
April 9, 2008: Sr. Rosalie Bertell. Ph.D
Dr. Bertell is an internationally recognized expert on the effects of radiation on human health and the environment. She has been a member of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart for over 50 years. Among her many accomplishments are leading the team that investigated the Bhopal disaster in 1984 (Union Carbide chemical spill in India), and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. She has led an incredible life as a scientist, an environmental and antiwar activist, and a committed woman of faith. She will be speaking at SPC on April 9th at 11am in Pope Hall. All are invited, and classes especially welcomed.
January 31, 2008: Focus the Nation
This national teach-in day, organized with the organization Focus the Nation was designed to promote awareness of the climate crisis in this important election year.
Various Dates: Screenings of An Inconvenient Truth
This 2006 documentary follows Al Gore's awareness efforts to bring climate issues to light.
The College's Commitment