Sustainability Programs Earn Award
- De Anza was honored by the city of Cupertino on Thursday, May 30
De Anza College has been named a 2019 Sustainability Champion in recognition of the college’s extensive efforts to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and prevent pollution.
The award is part of Cupertino’s annual , which honors outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations in Cupertino. CREST stands for “Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken.â€
De Anza’s award follows its 2016 designation as the first community college to be named a Bay Area Green Business, in recognition of college sustainability initiatives.
The latest award recognizes De Anza’s continuing sustainability efforts, including
- Using biodegradable products in the Campus Center Food Court
- Spreading compost instead of chemical fertilizers on athletic fields
- Saving water with low-flow showers and irrigation controls
- Landscaping with native and drought-tolerant plantings
- Maintaining water-bottle filling stations to reduce plastic bottle use
- Using restroom paper supplies with recycled content
- Drawing energy from solar panels and cogeneration microturbines
- Saving energy with LED lighting and sensors that turn off lights in empty rooms
Foothill-De Anza district trustee and Assemblymember nominated De Anza for the latest award, which was on May 30 at Cupertino Community Hall.