Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 56.94
Liaison Scott Morgan
Submission Date Dec. 21, 2023

STARS v2.2

Evergreen State College, The
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.20 / 2.00 Shaina Thompson
Graduate Sustainability Fellow
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
No

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

The Center for Community-Based Learning and Action links students and faculty at Evergreen with organizations working on a wide range of community issues. They publish an annual newsletter that captures various programming on campus, including but not limited to: the Basic Need Advocacy and Resource Center which houses the Evergreen Foodbank, Jose Gomez Farmworker Justice Day, Gateways for Incarcerated Youth, and the tutor program.

https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/centers-institutes/community-based-learning/resources


Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Our LEED Gold buildings, Seminar II, and the College Activities Building both have informational signage relating details of building construction and design that contributed to energy and water conservation and control of storm water runoff.


Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

Tours focused on sustainability, or discrete aspects such as energy, are available on-demand and often provided to visitors and classes, as well as during orientations.


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

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

Evergreen has a number of different gardens located around campus, including rooftop, medicinal, forest, and basketry gardens, to name a few. Each has a sign describing the garden area, its purpose, and care. http://blogs.evergreen.edu/teachinggardens/


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