The SCC meets Tuesdays  at 12:30 in Education Center Room 113

Our mission is to promote environmental sustainability on campus and in the Farmington community. Students, staff, faculty, and community organizations collaborate to reduce our energy use and carbon footprint, minimize waste, and educate ourselves about sustainability.  We are always open to new ideas even if you are new to the SCC.  You are welcome to come to any of our meetings to express your ideas, thoughts, or concerns.

Upcoming Events

Recycled Sledding Contest

Come and bring all your friends to the first annual UMF Recycled Sledding Contest! This is a chance to use your creativity and some recycled materials to create the best sled possible. Not only are you supporting sustainability and the reuse of materials, but it’s a free way to get a new sled!

Sleds will win awards for being the fastest, most colorful, best use of recycled materials, most creative, best name, and best team.

Prizes will include multiple gift certificates to many local businesses, paintings by local artists, and other valuable items. Door prizes will also awarded, so come watch even if you don’t want to participate! Bring all your friends!

When: Friday, February 26, 7-9 PM

Where: Amphitheater at UMF’s campus

Campus Energy Challenge

February 1-March 31

The campus-wide energy challenge encourages students to minimize their energy consumption by making changes to their rooms and their habits. Students are encouraged to turn off and unplug unnecessary appliances, turn off lights when they weren’t using them, and even change their computer usage, among other things to save energy across the campus. 10 % of energy savings will be given back to the residence halls!

Green-Dorm Certification

Spring Semester 2010

This is an emerging program through the SCC to certify individual residence hall rooms and  faculty/staff offices. Following the same idea as certifying entire buildings as green, individual rooms are also certified as being green based on a criteria the SCC has developed. This will provide an opportunity for students to show their individual support for the environment and gain recognition for doing so.

Any students or faculty/staff members who wish to have their rooms certified can contact Jourdan Merritt at jourdan.merritt@maine.edu

Climate Action Plan

To read UMF’s submitted Carbon and Emission’s plan click here