| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.84 |
| Liaison | Noah Upchurch |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Catawba College
IN-50: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Noah
Upchurch Senior Sustainability Specialist Center for the Environment |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The College has started using reusable and infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cups. These cups, which are custom-branded for Catawba College, serve as an alternative to plastic cups and bottles at events like the Center for the Environment speaker series, watch parties for Catawba athletics, student affairs events, and development events.
The College has begun using these at on-campus events to reduce single-use plastic waste. At all events where the Ball Aluminum Cups are used, attendees have the option to place them in a return bin to be washed and reused, they can take the cups with them to use for themselves, or the cups can be recycled, as a last resort.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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