| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.82 |
| Liaison | Joanne Wong |
| Submission Date | Feb. 10, 2021 |
Mills College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Joanne
Wong Sustainability Coordinator Campus Facilities |
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:
facebook.com/sustainabilityatmills
Instagram: mills_sustainability
Twitter: millscollegesc
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Mills College has two LEED certified buildings that incorporate signage about the green features throughout the building. In the Betty Irene Moore Natural Sciences Building, there is a interactive building resource monitor for students to explore the green features in more depth.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Mills Healing Plant Tour exists to bring awareness to the Mills community of the presence of primarily native but also non-native medicinal plants on campus and how they’ve been used over time. The tour consists of a paper-based guide and corresponding signage throughout the campus. Each plaque features a photograph of the plant along with its scientific and common names, medicinal and non-medicinal uses and various cultures and places throughout the world where the plant or similar plants exist.
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:
The student handbook contains a section on green living. Resident Assistant guidebooks also include a section on sustainability provided by the Sustainability Coordinator.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
The Mills sustainability website includes a Mills-specific video tutorial on waste reduction: youtube.com/watch?v=dhjCFqjeDMY
The Green Event Guide invites event planners to incorporate sustainable practices and products into the planning and implementation of the event.
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