Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 65.69
Liaison Alan Turnquist
Submission Date July 24, 2023

STARS v2.2

Michigan Technological University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Alan Turnquist
Director of Sustainability and Resilience
Office of the President
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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:
https://www.mtu.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:
Insta: @sustainableMTU

Blog: https://blogs.mtu.edu/sustainability/

Signage

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

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
multi-tiered:
-LEED certification, and interactive LEED features in Hillside Residence Hall
-Recycling performance (diversion rate) information provided at key recycling locations
-signs promoting reusable mugs and other containers at main dining venues (includes a discount)
-food waste reduction signs in cafeterias

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:
On Arbor Day MTU organizes a sustainability walking tour for the campus and local community.

An interactive map for all of campus sustainability features is under construction, to be complete in July of 2023.

Green living guide 

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:
multi media information provided on the sustainability website, including videos and PDFs of sustainability facts and a set of documents to help guide students in a lifestyle and involvement aspects of sustainability. Green guides are also disseminated to residence halls
https://www.mtu.edu/sustainability/campus/

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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