| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.75 |
| Liaison | Derek Martin |
| Submission Date | March 16, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
California State University, Monterey Bay
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Lacey
Raak Sustainability Director Campus Planning and Development |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Includes information on reporting, sustainable operations, academics, events and opportunities.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
¡Verde! is the CSUMB sustainability newsletter. 2015/16 was its first year, we had 3 issues during the academic year. In 2016/17 we had 4 issues. The newsletter is intended to engage and inform the campus community about sustainability efforts and initiatives from throughout campus and inspire action.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
A sustainability facebook site is managed by the student Environmental Affairs Committee.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The campus newspaper, the Otter Realm has two student reporters assigned to sustainability issues.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Digital Commons, is managed by the campus library.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
No
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
There is information posted in the dining commons and online regarding meatless Monday, vegan options, composting food waste, sustainable seafood, and locally sourced food.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
There are signs stating "Brown is the new green" where lawns are not being irrigated from the drought. There is a guided walking tour of a 4-acre habitat restoration site with non-native removal and native plants that includes signage and education.
A building demolition site that is currently being restored to natives has signage saying "Native plant restoration in progress".
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
A MoveMB brochure is distributed annually to inform campus community members of their mobility options. Guide includes information on every sustainable transportation program on campus, and directs users on where to find learn more about bicycling, transit, carpooling, walking and more. Resources include - rideshare, bicycling, regional connections including Monterey Salinas Transit, accessibility options.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Signage is located at strategic locations to route bicyclists to the more than 5 miles of Bicycle Boulevards and Bike Lanes throughout campus. Map kiosks are situated at decision points along main walkways to direct pedestrains towards their destination.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Green living tips are incorporated into a booklet given to each student at move-in.
Resident Advisers also have a new program called SARA - Sustainable Actions for Residential Advisers, which promote sustainable living as well as sustainable programming in the residential halls
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
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A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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