The Penn Women’s Center stands with Penn Green Campus partnership as they create a greener and more sustainable environment through its research, teaching, and operational practices. Penn is dedicated to promoting a sustainable culture and implementing environmentally-conscious policies. For more information, please visit the Penn Green Campus Partnership Site.
We are proud to announce that the Penn Women’s Center was awarded Penn’s top honor as a Level 4 Certified Green Office Space! This designation was due in part to our innovative Penn Environmental Education Kitchen (PEEK). This space includes multiple environmentally-friendly components:
- high efficiency refrigerator and dishwasher
- high efficiency induction stovetop
- low-energy lighting
- low-VOC eco-paint
- rainwater harvesting and filtering (used for the garden and to flush PWC toilet)
- in-sink filtered drinking water (no more plastic bottles!)
- a worm composter and countertop composting
- recycled plastic tableware
- a sustainable cork floor
- recycled silverware
- tea kettle and selection of loose leaf teas
- coffeemaker and organic, free trade coffees
- cabinets and knobs from salvaged wood
- counter tops made from old barn rafters
- herb shelves
- great books about seasonal, local, and organic eating, the politics of food, and sustainable eating
- a selection of green cookbooks
- a state-of-the-art juicer used for healthy study breaks
PEEK is a great place to cook, hang out, and organize events. We welcome everyone in the Penn community to come enjoy this innovative green space!
Penn Environmental Education Kitchen Instructional Videos
