Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
— Brundtland Commission of the United Nations
The ability to achieve continuing economic prosperity while protecting the natural systems of the planet and providing a high quality of life for its people.
— US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Sustainability Programs
Curriculum
Sustainability principles have been incorporated into a number of curriculum programs, including Automotive Systems Technology, Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology, Historic Preservation Technology, Manufacturing Technology, as well as biology, and geography courses. Individual courses include:
| AUT 285 | Introduction to Alternative Fuels |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology |
| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab |
| CST 244 | Sustainable Building Design |
| ELC 233 | Energy Management |
| GEO 112 | Cultural Geography |
| HPT 111 | Principles of Historic Preservation |
| HPT 250 | Preservation Planning and Historic Settings |
Continuing Education
Edgecombe Community College offers the following programs to prepare workers, business owners, and entrepreneurs with the skills they need to compete in the “Green Economy”:
- Building Operator Certification
- Historic Preservation Trades