Overall Rating | Gold |
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Overall Score | 66.84 |
Liaison | Stephanie Del Rosario |
Submission Date | May 26, 2022 |
California State University, Fullerton
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.60 / 2.00 |
Stephanie
Del Rosario Sustainability Analyst Physical Plant |
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Central sustainability website
Yes
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability newsletter or social media platform
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Center for Sustainability webpage posts links to on-campus sustainability news, which are also posted on the Center for Sustainability social media outlets. This website serves as a centralized archive of all campus sustainability activities.
CSUF uses various social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to promote campus sustainability. @sustaincsuf and @sustain_center are the main Twitter handles that promote sustainability initiatives, sustainability events, and sustainability tips. The Environmental Sustainability Commission also posts events and tips through ASI @asicsuf.
Social Media Handles:
https://twitter.com/sustaincsuf
https://twitter.com/Sustain_Center
https://twitter.com/asicsuf
https://www.instagram.com/sustaincsuf/
https://www.instagram.com/asicsuf/
https://www.facebook.com/sustainablefacilities
https://www.facebook.com/asicsuf
CSUF uses various social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to promote campus sustainability. @sustaincsuf and @sustain_center are the main Twitter handles that promote sustainability initiatives, sustainability events, and sustainability tips. The Environmental Sustainability Commission also posts events and tips through ASI @asicsuf.
Social Media Handles:
https://twitter.com/sustaincsuf
https://twitter.com/Sustain_Center
https://twitter.com/asicsuf
https://www.instagram.com/sustaincsuf/
https://www.instagram.com/asicsuf/
https://www.facebook.com/sustainablefacilities
https://www.facebook.com/asicsuf
Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
CSUF posts various sustainability signage around campus and its buildings. Energy efficient hand dryers include stickers that show why paper towel usage should be reduced, along with the impact of using paper towels. Water efficient toilet fixtures include stickers that show users how to reduce water usage by selecting the appropriate button on top of the fixture. There are zero waste and recycling signs posted around campus on how to properly dispose of waste.
See attached document showing signage highlighting sustainability features.
See attached document showing signage highlighting sustainability features.
Sustainability map or tour
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability is promoted in the campus Virtual Tour, highlighting thirteen (13) sustainability features throughout the campus. Features include:
-Sustainable Buildings
-Water Retention Swales and Low-Water Landscaping
-Fruit Orchards
-Solar PV Panels
-Tri-Generation Energy Plant
-Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
-Campus Lighting Retrofit
-Water Bottle Refill Stations
-Composting at the Arboretum
-Green Waste Collection
-Pollak Library Recycling and Compactors
-Facilities Operations Corporate Yard Recycling
-Environmental Health and Safety (office)
The Office of Sustainability also offers sustainability walking tours upon request.
https://facilities.fullerton.edu/sustainability/documents/CSUFSustainabilityCampusTour.pdf
-Sustainable Buildings
-Water Retention Swales and Low-Water Landscaping
-Fruit Orchards
-Solar PV Panels
-Tri-Generation Energy Plant
-Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
-Campus Lighting Retrofit
-Water Bottle Refill Stations
-Composting at the Arboretum
-Green Waste Collection
-Pollak Library Recycling and Compactors
-Facilities Operations Corporate Yard Recycling
-Environmental Health and Safety (office)
The Office of Sustainability also offers sustainability walking tours upon request.
https://facilities.fullerton.edu/sustainability/documents/CSUFSustainabilityCampusTour.pdf
Green living guide
No
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
N/A
Optional Fields
Campus news outlets, including CSUF News, Inside CSUF, Spotlight, the Daily Titan, and Titan Mag frequently publish articles highlighting campus sustainability efforts. Articles online contain links to related articles to feature recent accomplishments in sustainability from the various campus communities.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Cal State Universities work to improve sustainability efforts, December 2018
https://dailytitan.com/news/cal-state-universities-work-to-improve-sustainability-efforts/article_6de74b8c-04b8-5f6c-9217-7242b6a66db6.html
CSUF to add more electric vehicle charging spots on campus, December 2018
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csuf-to-add-more-electric-vehicle-charging-spots-on-campus/article_9fab6786-3407-5993-a345-ddfe3c4aea9f.html
A Farm and Restaurant Program that Helps Foster Kids Succeed, January 2019
https://civileats.com/2019/01/15/a-farm-and-restaurant-program-that-helps-foster-kids-succeed/
New Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations at Mihaylo Hall, November 2019
https://news.fullerton.edu/2019/11/fast-charging-electric-stations-at-mihaylo-hall/
CSUF struggles to divert waste from landfills, December 2019
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csuf-struggles-to-divert-waste-from-landfills/article_38ee4026-c567-5c66-9657-d4e7f7465b1a.html
Fullerton city calls for improvements toward battling climate change, February 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/local/fullerton-city-calls-for-improvements-toward-battling-climate-change/article_eefeb8a8-f536-5a70-9eef-75b419194855.html
Reusable straws won’t save the environment, January 2020
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/reusable-straws-won-t-save-the-environment/article_bd7abe39-c7ca-5aaa-a7e5-a33fadff63ed.html
Campus Garden Is Ready to Sprout, April 2020
https://news.fullerton.edu/2020/04/campus-garden/
CSUF Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree-Planting Ceremony, April 2020
https://news.fullerton.edu/2021/04/csuf-celebrates-arbor-day-with-tree-planting-ceremony/
Column: Gaining a new perspective on my ecological footprint, April 2020
https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/column-gaining-a-new-perspective-on-my-ecological-footprint/article_8010b4ba-a315-11eb-971e-d766c19af88c.html
Activist promotes sustainability through art, August 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/activist-promotes-sustainability-through-art/article_59b2dc7c-8a41-50eb-a3ab-28691219e5c1.html
CSU signs five-year environmental agreement with EPA, August 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csu-signs-five-year-environmental-agreement-with-epa/article_8492c121-baf8-5eda-bffd-b84bc5799ff4.html
Titans tackle climate crisis during Campus Sustainability Month, October 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/titans-tackle-climate-crisis-during-campus-sustainability-month/article_b868f464-0c32-11eb-a243-87ba6a57403e.html
Greenwashing hides behind new sustainability standards, March 2021
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/greenwashing-hides-behind-new-sustainability-standards/article_4934d29a-8089-11eb-8e1e-6f2b1390a8a9.html
Cal State Fullerton Receives $2 Million in Funding for Fullerton Arboretum and Titan Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, July 2021
https://news.fullerton.edu/2021/07/cal-state-fullerton-receives-2-million-in-funding-for-fullerton-arboretum-and-titan-gateway-pedestrian-bridge/
Art that points toward a sustainable future in the middle of a climate crisis, July 2021
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2021-07-21/art-that-points-toward-a-sustainable-future-in-the-middle-of-a-climate-crisis
9 Projects Transforming the Campus, Fall 2021
https://titanmag.fullerton.edu/fall-winter-2021/9-projects-transforming-the-campus/
CSUF Celebrates Local Officials Who Support the University’s Arboretum and Vision for Pedestrian Bridge, September 2021
https://news.fullerton.edu/press-release/csuf-celebrates-local-officials-who-support-the-universitys-arboretum-and-vision-for-pedestrian-bridge/
Smog art inspires climate awareness, September 2021
https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/smog-art-inspires-climate-awareness/article_d6a49b3a-19b6-11ec-81cd-9f011e82c91f.html
CSUF needs to embrace renewable energy, September 2021
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/csuf-needs-to-embrace-renewable-energy/article_0198b314-110e-11ec-a555-674fe818cadd.html
Shifting from car culture drives a greener future, October 2021
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/shifting-from-car-culture-drives-a-greener-future/article_42aba0cc-3a77-11ec-8eb2-cb5ad4a2338f.html
Green spaces occupy 14.19% of Fullerton, November 2021
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/green-spaces-occupy-14-19-of-fullerton/article_7a6d225a-39ab-11ec-b929-1f16c8a674d9.html
Fashion forward: Five eco-friendly brands to check out, November 2021
https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/fashion-forward-five-eco-friendly-brands-to-check-out/article_f908b0f4-3c10-11ec-bef5-87829acdc6ef.html
CSUF tries to leave commuter reputation behind with its Master Plan, December 2021
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csuf-tries-to-leave-commuter-reputation-behind-with-its-master-plan/article_20f06366-5645-11ec-ade1-4bf15b52cb84.html
University celebrates Earth Day on Titan Walk, April 2022
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/university-celebrates-earth-day-on-titan-walk/article_cd69ceb0-c0f9-11ec-a52d-5bea37d68d32.html
New campus garden promotes food security, April 2022
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/new-campus-garden-promotes-food-security/article_65ba079a-c43b-11ec-951f-6f4205f716bb.html
https://dailytitan.com/news/cal-state-universities-work-to-improve-sustainability-efforts/article_6de74b8c-04b8-5f6c-9217-7242b6a66db6.html
CSUF to add more electric vehicle charging spots on campus, December 2018
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csuf-to-add-more-electric-vehicle-charging-spots-on-campus/article_9fab6786-3407-5993-a345-ddfe3c4aea9f.html
A Farm and Restaurant Program that Helps Foster Kids Succeed, January 2019
https://civileats.com/2019/01/15/a-farm-and-restaurant-program-that-helps-foster-kids-succeed/
New Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations at Mihaylo Hall, November 2019
https://news.fullerton.edu/2019/11/fast-charging-electric-stations-at-mihaylo-hall/
CSUF struggles to divert waste from landfills, December 2019
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csuf-struggles-to-divert-waste-from-landfills/article_38ee4026-c567-5c66-9657-d4e7f7465b1a.html
Fullerton city calls for improvements toward battling climate change, February 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/local/fullerton-city-calls-for-improvements-toward-battling-climate-change/article_eefeb8a8-f536-5a70-9eef-75b419194855.html
Reusable straws won’t save the environment, January 2020
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/reusable-straws-won-t-save-the-environment/article_bd7abe39-c7ca-5aaa-a7e5-a33fadff63ed.html
Campus Garden Is Ready to Sprout, April 2020
https://news.fullerton.edu/2020/04/campus-garden/
CSUF Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree-Planting Ceremony, April 2020
https://news.fullerton.edu/2021/04/csuf-celebrates-arbor-day-with-tree-planting-ceremony/
Column: Gaining a new perspective on my ecological footprint, April 2020
https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/column-gaining-a-new-perspective-on-my-ecological-footprint/article_8010b4ba-a315-11eb-971e-d766c19af88c.html
Activist promotes sustainability through art, August 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/activist-promotes-sustainability-through-art/article_59b2dc7c-8a41-50eb-a3ab-28691219e5c1.html
CSU signs five-year environmental agreement with EPA, August 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csu-signs-five-year-environmental-agreement-with-epa/article_8492c121-baf8-5eda-bffd-b84bc5799ff4.html
Titans tackle climate crisis during Campus Sustainability Month, October 2020
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/titans-tackle-climate-crisis-during-campus-sustainability-month/article_b868f464-0c32-11eb-a243-87ba6a57403e.html
Greenwashing hides behind new sustainability standards, March 2021
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/greenwashing-hides-behind-new-sustainability-standards/article_4934d29a-8089-11eb-8e1e-6f2b1390a8a9.html
Cal State Fullerton Receives $2 Million in Funding for Fullerton Arboretum and Titan Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, July 2021
https://news.fullerton.edu/2021/07/cal-state-fullerton-receives-2-million-in-funding-for-fullerton-arboretum-and-titan-gateway-pedestrian-bridge/
Art that points toward a sustainable future in the middle of a climate crisis, July 2021
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2021-07-21/art-that-points-toward-a-sustainable-future-in-the-middle-of-a-climate-crisis
9 Projects Transforming the Campus, Fall 2021
https://titanmag.fullerton.edu/fall-winter-2021/9-projects-transforming-the-campus/
CSUF Celebrates Local Officials Who Support the University’s Arboretum and Vision for Pedestrian Bridge, September 2021
https://news.fullerton.edu/press-release/csuf-celebrates-local-officials-who-support-the-universitys-arboretum-and-vision-for-pedestrian-bridge/
Smog art inspires climate awareness, September 2021
https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/smog-art-inspires-climate-awareness/article_d6a49b3a-19b6-11ec-81cd-9f011e82c91f.html
CSUF needs to embrace renewable energy, September 2021
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/csuf-needs-to-embrace-renewable-energy/article_0198b314-110e-11ec-a555-674fe818cadd.html
Shifting from car culture drives a greener future, October 2021
https://dailytitan.com/opinion/shifting-from-car-culture-drives-a-greener-future/article_42aba0cc-3a77-11ec-8eb2-cb5ad4a2338f.html
Green spaces occupy 14.19% of Fullerton, November 2021
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/green-spaces-occupy-14-19-of-fullerton/article_7a6d225a-39ab-11ec-b929-1f16c8a674d9.html
Fashion forward: Five eco-friendly brands to check out, November 2021
https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/fashion-forward-five-eco-friendly-brands-to-check-out/article_f908b0f4-3c10-11ec-bef5-87829acdc6ef.html
CSUF tries to leave commuter reputation behind with its Master Plan, December 2021
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/csuf-tries-to-leave-commuter-reputation-behind-with-its-master-plan/article_20f06366-5645-11ec-ade1-4bf15b52cb84.html
University celebrates Earth Day on Titan Walk, April 2022
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/university-celebrates-earth-day-on-titan-walk/article_cd69ceb0-c0f9-11ec-a52d-5bea37d68d32.html
New campus garden promotes food security, April 2022
https://dailytitan.com/news/campus/new-campus-garden-promotes-food-security/article_65ba079a-c43b-11ec-951f-6f4205f716bb.html
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