| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.37 |
| Liaison | Melanie Knowles |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
Kent State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Leah
Graham Outreach/Recycling Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
Sustainability News includes sustainability news, events, internships, job postings, and other information of interest and is sent monthly to the sustainability listserv.
http://www.kent.edu/sustainability
https://twitter.com/KentStateSusty
https://www.facebook.com/KentStateSusty
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
kent.edu/maps
A list of transportation services offered on campus including bike racks; bus stops; and zip car locations.
Online Kiosks tracking electrical usage on campus: Residence Halls, with signage for the Office of Sustainability "Green Tips" https://kiosk.myenterprisemanagement.com/?Id=8e7252b0-86c8-4610-bc70-586710ce75c5
LEED building signage
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Green Energy Ohio Tour https://www.kent.edu/sustainability/kent-green-energy-ohio-tour Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Also took place September 2017)See green technologies in our community including renewable energy, green building and clean transportation!The Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at multiple locations at Kent State University and in the city of Kent, Ohio. This FREE self-guided open house is the 3rd Annual Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour and is part of the 17th Annual Green Energy Ohio Tour that highlights sites that are using innovative technologies that benefit the environment. While the Kent State University Field House solar array has been a part of the Greater Akron Solar Tour in the past, this is the third year for multiple tour sites in Portage County. The Kent Clean Transportation Cruise-In showcases energy efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles, and is part of the Kent Creativity Festival. The Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour is a joint event coordinated by the Kent State University Office of Sustainability, the city of Kent's Sustainability Commission and Green Energy Ohio.
Green Energy Ohio Guided Bike Tour https://www.kent.edu/sustainability/kent-green-energy-ohio-tour
2019 KENT CYCLE GUIDED BIKE TOUR
Kent Cycle will lead an estimated three mile guided bicycle tour on September 28, 2019 of various Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour Sites. Tour sites are part of the 3rd Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour, which is part of the statewide 17th Annual Green Energy Ohio Tour. This event is coordinated by Kent State University Office of Sustainability, City of Kent Sustainability Commission, and Green Energy Ohio.
The Kent Cycle Guided Bike Tour will start at Kent Cycle at 115 Lake Street, Kent on Saturday September 28 at noon with an estimated time of 1.5 hours. You must bring your own bicycle for the bike tour. Helmets and water bottles are encouraged. If you are in need of a bicycle, Kent State University offers bike sharing via Flashfleet Bike Sharing program with available: 180 pedal bikes, 68 e-bikes, 10 fat-tire bikes and two ADA-compliant handcycles
HR Wellness Walk and Talk Tours https://www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/current-wellness-offerings
Sustainability- Melanie Knowles
Walk & Talk: Campus Sustainability Date: 7/24/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Explore some campus sustainability features with Kent State’s Sustainability Manager, Melanie Knowles. Stops on the walk will include examples of green stormwater infrastructure, natural areas, a LEED Certified building, some coming attractions and more. https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0055-0003-b3ad9b8179a54ebd9819cc9ca0dede54
Water- Dr. Lauren Kinsman Costello
Walk & Talk: The Water Walk Date: 7/30/2019 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
“The Water Walk” will be “off-road” (through lawns and some wooded paths) so will require appropriate footwear (but not rugged hiking). We will learn about the stormwater/wetland ponds along West Campus Center Drive and the innovative research in this area. We will then pass south of the Rec Center discuss the university prairie follow West Campus Center Drive to learn about the “climate change grove” that was recently planted and return to the plaza where we started. This walk will be led by Micheal Bruder, executive director for Facilities Planning & Design and Dr. Kinsman-Costello, associate professor of Biological Sciences. https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0055-0003-220af1b512d847c1b8f0795eb043ec5f
Custodial Staff Tours of Materials Recovery Facility September 10, October 7, December 18, 2019 https://www.kent.edu/hr/faculty-staff-news/news/custodial-staff-tour-recycling-materials-recovery-facility
Custodial staff toured a local Materials Recovery Facility to see how recyclables are processed.The outing took the group to different areas within the plant that included the receiving area, the tipping floor and sorting machines. The group observed various sizes of sorting discs for cardboard, paper and other materials, the magnet and eddy current for aluminum and steel products, the optical plastic sorter, the glass pulverizing machine and the final baled product for manufacture use.The tour was coordinated by University Facilities Management’s Custodial Services and the Office of Sustainability.
Kent State University Sustainability Tour SUSTAINABILITY BIKE TOUR April 2020
Come for a spring bike ride around campus to tour sustainability-themed groups here at Kent State. Hop on our bikeshare bikes to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and learn how different organizations help our planet this Earth Month!
Date: Wednesday, Apr. 8 from 4 - 7 p.m.
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
-"Sustainability Trivia Wheel (spin the wheel, land on a topic and ask a question) True or False or multiple choice questions about campus sustainability on topics of: academics, energy, food, green buildings, natural areas, recycling, transportation and water
-"How many times can it be recycled" game for tabling events. How many times can it be recycled scale for printing and answer guide
Kent State Recycling Videos https://www.kent.edu/sustainability/wasterecycling
Three 2-3 minute videos of what happens to Kent State University recycling, electronics, and trash
Kent State Recycling Facts https://www.kent.edu/sustainability/wasterecycling
Information about recycling at Kent State and Kent State recycling survey results
Recycling/Landfill Guides https://www.kent.edu/sustainability/wasterecycling
List of Kent State University Sustainability Achievements
Office of Sustainability prizes: Tshirts, reusable bags, stainless steel straws, water bottles, I bike Kent stickers, bike maps, zip car pens
Tabling Supplies
oOffice of Sustainability Listserv Sign Up sheets
o8x10” sustainability transportation options/photos (Flashfleet, ZipCar, PARTA Gohio Commute) clear acrylic photo frame
o8x10” sustainability year-round event list/photos in clear acrylic photo frame
o8x10” sustainability achievements in clear acrylic photo frame
o8x10” recycling and landfill guide in clear acrylic photo frame
oOffice of Sustainability 6 foot table cover
Or we can rent Kent State 6 foot table banner
oTransportation Information Descriptions (Flashfleet, ZipCar, PARTA Gohio Commute)
oPop-up Office of Sustainability indoor 6’x2’ banner
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Entered by Leah Graham 2/17/2020
Entered by Leah Graham 2/17/2020
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