| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.01 |
| Liaison | Lissette Hernandez |
| Submission Date | July 1, 2024 |
Florida International University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Lissette
Hernandez Director Parking and Transportation |
Central sustainability website
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability newsletter or social media platform
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Office of University Sustainability utilizes social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook to reach out to and engage with FIU students and the community.
Signage
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The FIU Palmetum features one of the largest university collections of palm trees in the United States. More than 60 species are featured on campus, including protected species, and there is educational signage throughout.
Dining locations have wall graphics and digital display screens highlighting how Panther Dining promotes sustainability through programs such as OZZI reusable containers, Waste Not, and Plastics if You Ask. Local produce partners are featured on wall signage in the main dining facility.
Sustainability map or tour
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Office of University Sustainability produced a tour of the FIU Nature Preserve, the 11-acre environmental education facility. The tour includes stops at the Pine Rockland ecosystem, a limestone outcropping, and at specimen trees.
https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Miami-Nature-Preserve-Tour-2439#tour-name
Green living guide
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Department of Housing and Residential Experience has a Sustainable Living page on their website with tips for students.
https://housing.fiu.edu/living-on-campus/sustainable-living/
Optional Fields
The Office of University Sustainability produces "Green Your Routine" guides that are customized for holidays and used at events.
Panther Dining has guide to vegan and vegetarian dining options on campus.
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