| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.20 |
| Liaison | Scott Carlin |
| Submission Date | July 15, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
LIU Post
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
William
Achnitz Sustainability Coordinator Facilities |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
LIU Post Recycling Scholarship
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
In 2010, the LIU Post Recycling Program established a scholarship, completely funded by the 5-cent deposits found on plastic bottles and cans in New York State.
In April 2011, the program raised and awarded $250 to the winner of an essay competition defining sustainability and what it means to LIU Post, a result of recycling 5,000 bottles and cans.
In April 2012, the program raised and awarded $600 to the winner of a Sustainable Creative Expressions Contest, a result of recycling 12,000 bottles and cans. Applicants were asked to create a piece of work that considers how sustainability affects their everyday life at LIU Post and the world at large.
In April 2013, we awarded $1,000 to the winner of a Sustainable Creative Expressions Contest, a result of recycling 20,000 bottles and cans. This time, applicants were asked to create a piece of work that reflects how Hurricane Sandy had played a role in their understanding of climate change and how it relates to the importance of sustainability.
This scholarship is awarded at the Annual Sustainability Celebration, which is held every April.
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
The scholarship helps students to pay for a portion of their educational expenses and gives students additional motivation to participate in recycling. Works of creative art help to inspire campus community on the importance of sustainability in their lives.
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
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| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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