Sustainability
About Sustainability at Cabrillo
At Cabrillo College, we are steadfastly dedicated to a more sustainable future through an integrated approach, both for our campus community and for the world at large. We recognize the importance of nurturing a socially and ecologically just and environmentally thriving future and fostering this culture among our students, staff, and faculty. Join us ~ all are welcomed ~ students, faculty and staff ~ woven through the fabric of who we are at Cabrillo!
Tour Sustainability on Campus
Water Stations on Campus
Specific water station locations:
In an effort to reduce use consumption of drink containers, we offer filtered water stations on campus.
Upper Campus
Lower Campus
Athletic Fields
Waste on Campus
Divert 75
With state-mandated AB 341, Divert 75 was created to divert 75% of our total waste away from our landfill and into more sustainable options such as composting, recycling, and reusing. Recycling and compost ♻ bins can be found throughout the campus.
Green Energy and Buildings on Campus
Photovoltaics
We aim to be energy and green conscious in our building to strive for a healthy space we work and learn. The Horticulture Department greenhouse facilities includes photo-voltaic panels - allowing light to pass through for the plants while also generating clean energy.
Lighting
Lights in the buildings are motion censored. This helps reduce energy use.
LEED Platinum-Certified Building
The Solari Green Technology Center in Watsonville - a shining example of Cabrillo's commitment to sustainability, and our first-ever LEED Platinum-certified building, setting the benchmark for eco-conscious design and innovation.
Transportation to Campus
Charging Stations
Cabrillo offers Aptos Campus EV Charging Stations.
Bike Co-op
Cabrillo offers options to help students faculty and staff avoid the parking hassles and find more sustainable alternatives to the Single-Occupant-Vehicle (SOaV) commute, including bikes & buses. Visit our Bike Co-Op Program for many resources.
Bus Pass
Our community has a great bus system! Get a bus pass at the Cabrillo Welcome Center. There is no additional cost for the bus pass since the expenses are already covered by the student fees.
Visit the Bike Co-Op Today!
The Bike Co-op provides the Cabrillo Community with bike tool access, mechanical training, work space, and discounted parts to encourage the use of bicycles as a means of carbon-free, sustainable, low-cost transportation.
From brakes to bottom brackets, the Cabrillo Bike Coop has been providing space, tools and knowledge to students, faculty and community members for more than a decade. The Bike Coop is located beneath the cafeteria on the Aptos campus, in room 913c...The Coop also hosts events, including group bike rides and movie nights.
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