| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 79.37 |
| Liaison | Jillian Leach |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
California State University, Chico
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Nani
Teves Sustainability Coordinator Associated Students |
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 Green Campus Newsletter is published quarterly and highlights sustainability news, events, and opportunities on campus. The newsletter is created and distributed by student interns. (https://www.csuchico.edu/sustainability/_assets/documents/gc-newsletter-q1-2021.pdf)
AS Sustainability organized a monthly newsletter and or Zine and has a student position specifically hired to create sustainability content for the AS social media accounts.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The Bell Memorial Union (BMU) drinking fountains have been retrofitted with 'bottle filling spigots.' Educational posters hang above these drinking fountains describing the source of water and the projects impact.
All LEED certified building on campus display the LEED plaque. In addition, buildings like Sutter Hall, use signage throughout the building to educate occupants and visitors. Sutter Hall is a new university residential building, which houses 232 undergraduate students and dining facilities for all 2,000 on-campus residents, is a LEED Gold certified building. Throughout the building, in the dining commons and all of the hallways on the residential floors, are signs indicating sustainable building features. The signage explains the features, why they are environmentally friendly, and ways the building's occupants behavior can support the design of the building.
https://www.csuchico.edu/fms/leed-buildings.shtml
Recycling and waste bins on campus are marked with signage. In 2020-21, FMS replaced all the lids on the outdoor recycling bins to clearly distinguish recycling bins (blue) from waste bin, in an effort to improve waste diversion.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A Sustainability Walking Tour of campus is offered to classes or outside groups several times per semester. The tour is led by AS Sustainability
"From solar panels to the compost display area to LEED certified buildings, this tour of the campus will highlight many impressive aspects of Chico State's commitment to sustainability. Join us for a one-hour walking tour and find out how the campus is a living laboratory, providing students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience while moving our campus towards a greener future. Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended."
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:
A Virtual Green Book for new residents, and first-year students in general, was developed by Green Campus. The book invites new students to be a part of campus sustainability efforts and offers tips and guidance on sustainable campus living - including sections on Campus Life, Food, Recycling, Transportation, Energy, Academics, and Opportunities to Get Involved. (https://www.csuchico.edu/sustainability/_assets/documents/green-book-final.pdf)
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
CSU, Chico has recently completed a Climate Action Plan, outlining the steps and activities we will need to take to become Climate Neutral by 2030.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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