Sustainability at NMC

our mission

NMC is dedicated to spreading social, economic, and environmental change through education and action at the campus, community and national level.

The college is dedicated to fostering and sharing inquiry and knowledge about sustainability while minimizing consumption and encouraging ethical practices, both on and off campus.

Partnering with local, state, and national organizations, NMC strives to engage and to plan for the future, while protecting the planet today and tomorrow.

Join our mission by taking the sustainability pledge!

Take the Sustainability pledge!

sustainability information & resources

• ★ Sustainability @ NMC

  • Annual Earth Day Celebration Event
  • Geothermal on Campus
  • LED Lights
  • Tree Plantings
  • Bike Fix-It Station

• ★ sustainability in the Classroom

  • NMC Environmental Science Program
  • NMC Great Lakes Water Studies Institute

• ★ Local Environmental Organizations

  • Bay Area Recycling for Charities
  • City of Traverse City
  • Conservation Resource Alliance
  • FLOW for Water
  • Grand Traverse County Health Department
  • Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart
  • Grand Traverse Conservation District
  • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
  • Groundwork Center
  • Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
  • Michigan Environmental Council
  • Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council
  • Networks Northwest
  • Rotary Charities
  • SEEDS
  • TART Trails
  • The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay

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