The John A. Logan Sustainability Center

JALC to offer "Secure Personal Document Shredding"

WHAT: Secure Personal Document Shredding Event – personal papers only (no papers from campus offices please)

WHEN: Three days –April 24th, 25th, 26th, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day

WHERE: In front of the JALC Campus Safety window, corner of E-105 hallway.

WHO: All JALC students, faculty, and staff

HOW: A locked bin will be placed in the hallway in front of the JALC Campus Safety window. You are invited to bring any personal papers from home that you would like shredded and deposit them in the secured storage bin. In A Pinch Shredding will take the bin to their secure facility in Carterville where the contents will be shredded, weighed, and the waste paper recycled properly. Please contact the Sustainability Center if you have any questions.

The Sustainability Center and JALC Green Committee announces the Eco Button Challenge!

The Sustainability Center has obtained a limited supply of Eco Buttons and will provide an Eco Button to any JALC employee who wishes to install one on their campus computer.

What is an Eco Button? The Eco Button is a simple computer power saving device that can make a difference in your PC power usage, reduce your carbon footprint, and help save energy. Click here to learn how it works.

The Challenge: Install an Eco Button and change how you use your computer. Press the button when you go to class, lunch, or a meeting. The Eco Button will cleverly track how much power and money you are saving. It can help remind you to turn off lighting and other power consuming devices. In a few weeks, we'll check back and ask Eco Button users to report how much energy and money they've saved!

How Do I Get My Eco-Button? Simply send an e-mail to: timgibson@jalc.edu and we'll get an Eco-Button and some simple installation instructions to you.

Get your Eco Button while supplies last and help make a difference for the campus and the environment.

FREE Energy Efficiency and Management Training

Illinois Community College Targeted Energy Management Training Program

With generous support from the Illinois State Energy Office Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) is pleased to announce a unique educational opportunity to learn about energy efficiency and green practices. This program is designed to promote measurable energy demand reduction through education and training.

Click here to see a flyer with more information about the training.

John A. Logan Acquires New Recycling Bins

Nine out of ten people say they would recycle more if it were easier. John A. Logan is making it easier for students, faculty, and staff to recycle with the recent addition of new colorful recycling bins. Five sets of the new bins have been conveniently placed around the campus to collect plastic bottles, cans and paper that might otherwise be thrown away. Find Out More.

Trinity Christian School Wins First Annual JALC Environmental Film Contest!

The JALC Sustainability Center is pleased to announce the winner of our First Annual Environmental Film Contest for high school students: Trinity Christian School, Carbondale.

Trinity Christian school student filmmakers Mitchell Fleming, James Peterson, and Mark Beussink created the winning film titled: "Sustainability and You". Congratulations to these students for a great job. They have generously decided to donate the first prize of $ 300 back to their school.

Click here to view this award winning short film.