Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.01
Liaison Lissette Hernandez
Submission Date July 1, 2024

STARS v2.2

Florida International University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Lissette Hernandez
Director
Parking and Transportation
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
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 Office of University Sustainability utilizes social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook to reach out to and engage with FIU students and the community. 


https://www.instagram.com/fiugogreen/


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

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.


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

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


 


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/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/


 


A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

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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