| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.99 |
| Liaison | Megan Butler |
| Submission Date | July 18, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Macalester College
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Kurt
Miller Inventory/Receiving Specialist, ITS Sustainability Office and ITS |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Auspens: reusable white board markers
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
In 2013, Macalester started testing and using Auspens, a refillable white board marker that reduces waste and uses no harsh chemicals. Currently, our Science Building, Olin Rice, only uses Auspens. We are looking to expand our program into other buildings.
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
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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 five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| 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:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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