Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 45.14
Liaison Kristina Hope
Submission Date Feb. 2, 2024

STARS v2.2

Knox College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.20 / 2.00 Kristina Hope
Director of Sustainability
Office of Sustainability
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Central sustainability website 

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:
http://www.knox.edu/sustainability

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

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 Sustainability has a weekly newsletter during the academic year that highlights upcoming events, ongoing resources, and sustainability spotlight or volunteer. The Office of Sustainability also maintains a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram page.
https://www.knox.edu/offices/sustainability/sustainability-at-knox-newsletters

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
No

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
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Sustainability map or tour

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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The sustainability map indicates bike parking, compost bins, Eco house, Knox Farm, Bike Shop, Share Shop, bike repair station, Sustainability Cottage, solar panels, edible forest garden, rain gardens, and other points of interest.

https://www.knox.edu/offices/sustainability. see sustainability map

Green living guide 

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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Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
The campus annual report on sustainability is a yearly update for students, staff, alumni, and friends of the College focusing on progress, plans, and initiatives relating to sustainability at Knox College.

Additional documentation to support the submission:
Sustainability_event_checklist.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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