Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 33.89
Liaison Chekka Lash
Submission Date July 29, 2013
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Ferrum College
ER-2: Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 5.00 / 5.00 Frances Lash
Sustainability Coordinator
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Does the institution hold a campaign that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

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The name of the campaign(s):
Panther Power Down and RecycleMania

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A brief description of the campaign(s):
Panther Power Down is held during fall and it challenges students to reduce their energy usage. We stage it as a dorm vs dorm competition and seek Resident Advisors support. RecycleMania is the nationwide competition to increase recycling.

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A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign(s):
The Panther Power Down has had promising results. In Fall 2011, the overall reduction in energy usage was 4.8%. In Fall 2012, the overall reduction in energy usage was 11%. RecycleMania has been a good tool for us to establish the recycling program on campus.

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The website URL where information about the sustainability outreach campaign(s) is available:
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