6/26/2008
Sustainability Coordinator to advance environmental goals
Vancouver, WA -- Pete DuBois, a long-time employee of the Clark County Public Works Department, has been named the Sustainability Coordinator for the county. In this new job, DuBois will help implement county efforts to recycle, conserve energy, and reduce the environmental impacts of county programs.
DuBois officially began his new job this month, but has been active in previous county sustainability initiatives. These include:
• Certifying the Public Service Center as a model for energy efficiency in downtown Vancouver.
• Starting an environmental management system for county maintenance shop operations.
• Coordinating purchase of earth friendly products, such as cleaning solutions.
• Introducing a food waste composting program at local schools.
He will lead implementation of the Clark County Sustainability Policy (PDF) adopted by the Board of Clark County Commissioners. The policy reads in part “Clark County is committed to fostering a safe, secure future that conserves natural resources while meeting basic human needs, including clean water, air, and food, along with shelter, education, and employment.”
Current county initiatives include investing $2.4 million in solar electricity and water heating systems, creating urban gardens, providing incentives for employee commute trip reduction and offering new opportunities for recycling in county parks.
County Administrator Bill Barron has also established a Sustainability Advisory Committee to help all county departments support sustainability objectives.
DuBois earned a Master’s degree in economics from Portland State University and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Williams College. He has worked in the county’s Solid Waste Program as a Waste Reduction Specialist since 1994.
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