| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.19 |
| Liaison | Margaret Bounds |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Connecticut College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Margaret
Bounds Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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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 SustainbiliTEAM Newsletter is sent out bi-weekly and contains information about upcoming events, job and internship opportunities on and off campus, sustainable living tips, and profiles of the Office of Sustainability Fellows.
The @CCSustainable instagram account is managed by the Office of Sustainability and shares tips for living sustainably on campus, information about upcoming events, and information about sustainability more broadly.
The @CCSustainable instagram account is managed by the Office of Sustainability and shares tips for living sustainably on campus, information about upcoming events, and information about sustainability more broadly.
Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The Connecticut College Sustainability Trail was established in 2021 and is marked by informational signage describing sustainable projects and locations on campus. The current sign locations on the trail are:
1. A welcome sign at the Admissions building discussing the history of sustainability on campus which also includes a land acknowledgement
2. A natural meadow called the Niederman Garden
3. Our community garden Sprout
4. The location of our geothermal well field describing the energy efficiency benefits of the system 5. A description of the living reef project being undertaken in the Thames River by a Biology professor
Indoor signage marking water bottle filling stations, the green features of a LEED certified building and our reusable containers program are in the process of being installed.
https://www.conncoll.edu/sustainability/sustainability-trail/
1. A welcome sign at the Admissions building discussing the history of sustainability on campus which also includes a land acknowledgement
2. A natural meadow called the Niederman Garden
3. Our community garden Sprout
4. The location of our geothermal well field describing the energy efficiency benefits of the system 5. A description of the living reef project being undertaken in the Thames River by a Biology professor
Indoor signage marking water bottle filling stations, the green features of a LEED certified building and our reusable containers program are in the process of being installed.
https://www.conncoll.edu/sustainability/sustainability-trail/
Sustainability map or tour
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Connecticut College Sustainability Trail was established in 2021 to highlight sustainability projects on campus. Visitors can pick up a copy of the map on campus or download it from the website. Short descriptions of each location are also available on the website for those who cannot visit in person. Some locations on the tour are marked with the Sustainability Trail signs described above. More physical signage is planned for the future.
https://www.conncoll.edu/sustainability/sustainability-trail/
https://www.conncoll.edu/sustainability/sustainability-trail/
Green living guide
Yes
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
A virtual Green Living Guide is linked on our "Resources for Students" webpage and promoted at tabling events with a QR code. The Green Living Guide includes tips on energy reduction in residence hall rooms, information on our waste reduction programs and how to recycle on campus, a "what to bring" list to prep incoming students for living sustainably and a brief timeline of some of our campus's sustainability milestones. It can be viewed here: https://sites.google.com/conncoll.edu/connecticutcollegegreenliving/home
Optional Fields
Our website features an interactive map of sustainability resources on campus. This map includes the locations of all water bottle filling stations, bike shelters, reuse and waste reduction programs, and partner offices. It can be viewed here: https://shorturl.at/fsvJ7
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