New College of Florida Certified as ‘Green Business’ by Sarasota County

Capital Soup, December 17, 2015
New College of Florida has received Green Business Partnership certification from Sarasota County, recognizing the college’s leadership in recycling, reducing waste, and conserving water and energy…….
Alan Burr, director of the College’s Facilities and Construction Department, said the College also stood out for its participation in the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) program. New College has been reporting on its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas reduction since 2007.
Sarasota County announced the certification in late November.
Dana Bulger, administrative services coordinator for Physical Plant, headed the application effort. “It makes you take stock of where you are right now, and where you could look for improvement,” she said. “We’re constantly trying to do things that will save water and electricity.”
She credited New College students, particularly a group headed by second-year Adilyne McKinlay, for encouraging the College to pursue the certification……