Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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Overall Score | |
Liaison | Jennifer Lamy |
Submission Date | March 6, 2017 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Emerson College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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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 (optional):
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Twitter
https://twitter.com/greenemerson
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/greenemerson/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/greenemerson/
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Sustainability is often featured in the student newspaper, the Berkeley Beacon. Recent articles have focused on waste audit results, Eco Reps, the Green Gala, Community Gardens, sustainable food, and waste management.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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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 :
LEED features are highlighted throughout campus, as are specific diversion streams, such as recycling, battery recycling, e-waste recycling, k-cup recycling, light bulb recycling and clothing donation.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Brochures about Red's Best and plant based diets are available in the health center and in the dining hall.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Human Resources features a sustainable and budget-friendly commuting guide during their new employee orientation and has information on their webpage.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Emerson College encouraged cycling by providing heated indoor bicycle parking and the Sustainability Page features access to a discounted city bike sharing program.
http://www.emerson.edu/about-emerson/sustainability-emerson/transportation
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Sustainability Web Page provides a Green Apartment Checklist for off-campus students.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
No
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