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North Carolina Community College System
The NCCCS Office, located in Raleigh, is part of the state government complex and is an agency of the State of North Carolina. We, like other agencies in Raleigh, are very committed to conducting our business in an environmentally friendly and supportive way. Our office has totally embraced the mission to reduce, reuse and recycle. The NCCCS purchases all recycled paper products. The Caswell Building, where the system office is located, consistently submits one of the highest amounts of recycled products in the State Government Complex, an indication of our dedication to the recycling effort. This feat is coupled with serious efforts the NCCCS has undertaken to drastically reduce the amount of recycled material we generate. The NCCCS purchased a new printing system last year that enables the NCCCS to efficiently produce our own publications. However, we have reduced the number of print documents we produce. Just as most of state government has done, we have also embraced communicating electronically within the building and with our 59 institutions whenever feasible. We also publish our numerous mandated reports and system newsletter on the Web, thereby reducing the amount of paper generated. The NCCCS recently installed a new, efficient hot-water heater in the building, which will have a more positive impact on human health and the environment. The goal was also to provide adequate service at a reduced cost. Reduced electricity consumption is encouraged. Employees habitually turn off lights when not in the office and use as little illumination as possible when at a workstation. Across the state our 59 institutions mimic the activities at the system office. Each campus has a person who is responsible for monitoring the recycling efforts. Beyond that, some campuses have specific projects underway that will pay tremendous dividends in the future.
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