| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.78 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bowen |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Aquinas College
IN-4: Green Athletics
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 0.50 |
Jessica
Eimer Bowen Director of Sustainability Center for Sustainability |
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Does the institution’s green athletics program include the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Zero waste and/or carbon neutral athletic events | Yes |
| A stadium certified under a green building rating system | Yes |
| A sustainable food and beverage purchasing program that includes athletic event vendors and concessions | No |
| A program to minimize the use of potable water and chemicals in turf maintenance and groundskeeping | No |
| A program to support more sustainable transportation options for athletic events | No |
| Community engagement efforts, e.g. to educate students and fans/supporters about the institution’s sustainability initiatives | Yes |
| An athletic team certification program | No |
A brief description of the institution’s green athletics program, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Zero waste stations are available at all athletic events. Select events also have a green team of volunteers present to assist in the sorting of waste. Our 2 athletic facilities (Alksnis Athletics & Recreation Building and Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center) are Silver LEED Certified and LEED Certified, respectively. The announcers have talking points to include re. the college's sustainability commitments and how fans can contribute to the cause.
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