This fall, the Austin Community College District (ACC) is introducing a new management course to help businesses yearning to “go green” incorporate sustainability practices.

“Sustainable/Green Business: Principles, Practices, Opportunities” (BMGT 1371) begins August 25 and is among the first of its kind at the undergraduate level.

ACC selected David Kollen, an engineer by trade and a self-proclaimed “green geek” by practice, to teach the course. The class centers around science-based green business principles, practices needed to run a sustainable business, and opportunities to turn a passion for sustainability into a career.

The course includes lessons on minimizing natural resource utilization and waste generation and reducing energy consumption. The class will also examine the impact of consumer usage of disposable products.

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About the Austin Community College District (austincc.edu):

ACC, Central Texas’ community college, is the primary gateway to higher education and career training for residents in eight counties. The college provides access to affordable, quality education. ACC enrolls more than 35,700 credit students, offering university transfer courses, two-year associate degrees, certificates, Early College Start, access programs that get students “college-ready,” and continuing education. At ACC you can “Start here. Get there.”