Marines at Camp Pendleton's Recycling Center to separate the daily 5-ton load of trash and recyclables on a conveyor belt to effectively produce non-contaminated reusable products. The center spends approximately $78,000 each year sorting out contaminated. Although recycling participation is high on base, the man-hours that are used to extract trash from recycled products are excessive. Pendleton officials are asking base occupants to be aware of good recycling habits in order for its benefits to be truly effective. - Marines at Camp Pendleton's Recycling Center to separate the daily 5-ton load of trash and recyclables on a conveyor belt to effectively produce non-contaminated reusable products. The center spends approximately $78,000 each year sorting out contaminated. Although recycling participation is high on base, the man-hours that are used to extract trash from recycled products are excessive. Pendleton officials are asking base occupants to be aware of good recycling habits in order for its benefits to be truly effective.
Solar panels now sit atop Camp Pendleton’s most newly renovated Bachelor Enlisted Quarters in the 41 Area. Solar panels on barracks’ rooftops will contribute to energy-saving improvements that generate approximately 15 to 20 percent of the facilities estimated total power usage. The BEQ upgrades are intended to meet long-term energy initiatives mandated by U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, which include increasing renewable electric energy and reducing water consumption. - Solar panels now sit atop Camp Pendleton’s most newly renovated Bachelor Enlisted Quarters in the 41 Area. Solar panels on barracks’ rooftops will contribute to energy-saving improvements that generate approximately 15 to 20 percent of the facilities estimated total power usage. The BEQ upgrades are intended to meet long-term energy initiatives mandated by U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, which include increasing renewable electric energy and reducing water consumption.
Ryan P. Sturgeon, electrician, Independent Energy Systems Inc., puts the finishing touches on the recently installed solar panels atop the Las Pulgas artillery shelter at Camp Pendleton, May 15. During the first Marine Corps Energy Summit in 2009, U.S. Marine Corps commandant, General James T. Conway, mandated every installation across the Corps increase renewable electric energy 25 percent by 2025. - Ryan P. Sturgeon, electrician, Independent Energy Systems Inc., puts the finishing touches on the recently installed solar panels atop the Las Pulgas artillery shelter at Camp Pendleton, May 15. During the first Marine Corps Energy Summit in 2009, U.S. Marine Corps commandant, General James T. Conway, mandated every installation across the Corps increase renewable electric energy 25 percent by 2025.
Torrey Stapps, a kindergarten student from North Terrace Elementary School, Oceanside Calif., awaits the start of the school’s first Earth Day Recycled Hat Parade, April 22. Hundreds of students, primarily from the Camp Pendleton community, made extravagant hats from items commonly thrown in the trash. Teachers and faculty staff judged the wacky creations and awarded the most creative designs. The school’s parade was just one of the many Earth Day events enjoyed by local service members and their families. - Torrey Stapps, a kindergarten student from North Terrace Elementary School, Oceanside Calif., awaits the start of the school’s first Earth Day Recycled Hat Parade, April 22. Hundreds of students, primarily from the Camp Pendleton community, made extravagant hats from items commonly thrown in the trash. Teachers and faculty staff judged the wacky creations and awarded the most creative designs. The school’s parade was just one of the many Earth Day events enjoyed by local service members and their families.
A new solar array tops the roof of building 233 at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz. March 11, 2010. The array powers building 234, which is used by Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13’s ground support equipment section. While the array does not produce enough electricity to completely power the building, it does significantly reduce the buildings power consumption from the station power grid. - A new solar array tops the roof of building 233 at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz. March 11, 2010. The array powers building 234, which is used by Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13’s ground support equipment section. While the array does not produce enough electricity to completely power the building, it does significantly reduce the buildings power consumption from the station power grid.
Col. Mark Werth, left, station commanding officer, and Ron Harper, founder of Harper Construction Company, cut the ribbon at the new Marine Air Control Squadron 1 barracks, which Harper Construction built, during the barracks’ ribbon cutting ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2009. The nearly $22 million building will house approximately 200 Marines from MACS-1, Combat Logistics Company 16 and Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1. The building is currently in the process of being Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certified, which verifies the building’s environmentally friendly construction and energy- and water-efficient design. - Col. Mark Werth, left, station commanding officer, and Ron Harper, founder of Harper Construction Company, cut the ribbon at the new Marine Air Control Squadron 1 barracks, which Harper Construction built, during the barracks’ ribbon cutting ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2009. The nearly $22 million building will house approximately 200 Marines from MACS-1, Combat Logistics Company 16 and Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1. The building is currently in the process of being Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certified, which verifies the building’s environmentally friendly construction and energy- and water-efficient design.
::r::::n::Charles Howell, resource efficiency manager, Base Energy Office, Camp Pendleton explains the ability of solar-power to Department of Defense employees during an energy awareness day even held by the Base Energy Office at the Mainside Center, Nov. 19.::r::::n:: - ::r::::n::Charles Howell, resource efficiency manager, Base Energy Office, Camp Pendleton explains the ability of solar-power to Department of Defense employees during an energy awareness day even held by the Base Energy Office at the Mainside Center, Nov. 19.::r::::n::
Camp Pendleton's new temporary lodging facility was constructed out of 20 percent recycled material itself and will be 100 percent recyclable upon its distant demolition. The four-story South Mesa Lodge also received one of the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest energy efficiency ratings saving more than 30 percent of water, lighting and overall utility usage. ::r::::n:: - Camp Pendleton's new temporary lodging facility was constructed out of 20 percent recycled material itself and will be 100 percent recyclable upon its distant demolition. The four-story South Mesa Lodge also received one of the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest energy efficiency ratings saving more than 30 percent of water, lighting and overall utility usage. ::r::::n::