| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 91.10 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
Arizona State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Krista
O'Brien Program Manager Sustainability Practices |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The quarterly Sustainable Sun Devils newsletter runs to a USP (University Sustainability Practices) subscriber list. This newsletter highlights current events, how to get involved on campus, a Green Devil spotlight and how to participate with our various programs and trainings.
The School of Sustainability published a monthly newsletter as well called the Sustainability Scoop.
The School of Sustainability <sustainabilityscoop@reply.asu.edu>
ASU uses a variety of social media platforms to promote sustainability. ASUGreen is the primary Twitter handle. Several other accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter support sustainability including but not limited to Zero Waste, Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives, Garden Commons and more.
Examples:
https://twitter.com/ASUGreen
https://twitter.com/ZeroWasteASU
https://twitter.com/asu_usp
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Sustainability signage is dispersed across ASU's LEED Certified facilities and other facilities with sustainability attributes such as solar arrays. Grounds services utilize signage to highlight native plants, biodiversity, and campus harvest programs around campus landscaping.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The 1.2-mile sustainability walking tour highlights LEED-certified buildings, solar installations, and a variety of examples that comprise the University's integrated, university-wide approach to sustainability. Two public tours are completed each month, with additional private tours available to accommodate staff teams and large groups. During Earth Month and Campus Sustainability Month, tours are completed weekly, with additional availability provided for private tours.
https://tours.asu.edu/sustainability
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
ASU's Sustainability Recognition Program features a Lifestyle Recognition in Housing which assists participants in incorporating sustainability in the home, residence hall, or apartment. See the "Additional documentation to support the submission" section.
University Sustainability Practices in cooperation with Residential Life has developed a residential life manual and training for community assistants to incorporate sustainability education through the Sustainability Recognition Program Lifestyle Recognition which shows users how to implement sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Additionally, ASU offers a guide for faculty and staff to incorporate sustainability into their life:
https://issuu.com/bfcommgroup/docs/green-devil-guidebook_d16744527028e9
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
https://cfo.asu.edu/sustainability-reports
The Residence Life Guidebook for Sustainability Ambassadors is provided as an additional document.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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