Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 35.56
Liaison William Clancey
Submission Date Oct. 2, 2012
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STARS v1.2

Durham College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 4.00 James Webb
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:

The website was developed by Durham College's Sustainability Committee. The website contains links to useful websites containing sustainable information and local sustainable foundations. The website will be updated to contain sustainable documentation and will highlight student success in the future.


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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No

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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No

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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :

New signage is currently being processed and installed at multiple locations around the campus. The signs contain information pertaining to the plants, buildings, and other installations that contribute to Durham College's sustainability.


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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

Durham College's food services provider has a brochure describing their food purchases, the energy involved for those purchases and waste management choices. The choices relate back to sustainability and how it is important to choose local food when possible.


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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No

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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:

Durham College and The Student Association have multiple locations where students can obtain information on local public transit and other community services.


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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

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Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)?:
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No

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