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Lake County green leader

The College of Lake County serves as a center of innovation and excellence in sustainability. From fritted glass windows to LEED certified buildings, we are and have been leading the way in environmentally conscious engineering since we opened in 1969.

Our sustainability plan

The College of Lake County established goals and performance metrics to help it along its path to sustainability in its Sustainability Plan (PDF) and tracks its progress in the Annual Sustainability Plan Performance Report (PDF). The Sustainability Council, as part of CLC’s shared governance system, is responsible for supporting the development of the Sustainability Plan and guiding sustainability initiatives across the college.

CLC sustainability awards

2022 Conservation Landscape Certification from  Openlands
2020 Green Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education
2020 Silver STARS award from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
2017-2019 Listed in Top 10 among associate colleges in the Sustainable Campus Index
2019 Café Willow received a 3-Star rating with its Green Restaurant Certification
2019 AIA Sustainability Award for the Science and Engineering Building

2018 Illinois Sustainability Award from the  Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
2017 Best Management Practice Project award from the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
2017 USGBC Illinois Chapter Emerald Award for the Science and Engineering Building
Since 2017 certified by Bee Campus USA and Tree Campus USA
2016 Green Genome Award from the American Association of Community Colleges

Greening our campus

Since its inception in 1969, the College of Lake County has incorporated green ideas into its architecture, landscapes and college culture. In the 21st century, CLC is greening our campus to serve as a living laboratory of sustainable practices for students and members of the community.

CLC’s campuses help prepare students to reach their current and future goals and to pursue resilient careers in a changing world.

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