| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.19 |
| Liaison | V.S. (Raghu) Raghavan |
| Submission Date | Sept. 6, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Mount Holyoke College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Nancy
Apple Director Environmental Health & Safety |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
This comprehensive website contains information regarding the sustainable and environmentally conscious practives that occur within the Mount Holyoke Community. In addition, it provides resources for how student and campus offices can improve their habits. Information includes Environmental indicators, recycling and waste, energy commitments, building practices, hazardous material management and water resources.
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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The college hosts an annual senior symposium at which students present the results of their independent research projects. Additionally, the Miller Worley Center for the Environment often highlights student research on their website.
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Each of our LEED certified buildings is designated by a plaque in its entry way. When new buildings open, and for special events, specific signs highlighting green features are posted. Eco-Rep/GLC bulletin boards are also used for this purpose when it pertains to their current theme.
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Dining Services highlights local and organic food products with signs at the serving area and information on their web page.. The ECO-Rep white boards in each kitchen are also used for highlighting local foods and education around food consumption and composting.
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Miller Worley Center for the Environment maintains a curricular trail that is used in the curriculum and by those with a more casual interest.
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
None
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
No
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The MHC website has a section titled "Living Green at Mount Holyoke" that includes green tips for living in a residence hall, dining hall food and green practices, using public transportation, walking or biking, green classroom practices, making green food and electronic/appliance purchases, recycling, waste reduction and green laundry tips.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)?:
Yes
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A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The Eco-Reps periodically submit articles and tips to the newspaper and regularly to 'News Flush' an, alternative news weekly.
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
No
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
No
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A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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None
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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