Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 68.89
Liaison Natalie Sobrinski
Submission Date Feb. 27, 2024

STARS v2.2

Muhlenberg College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Natalie Sobrinski
Sustainability Specialist
Office of Sustainability
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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:

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:
Regular emails to the entire campus are sent at least once a semester in lieu of a paper newsletter. Student newsletters are published in the school newspaper by enACT.
http://www.muhlenbergweekly.com/

We have multiple social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
Muhlenberg College Sustainability - https://www.facebook.com/MuhlenbergCollegeSustainability
https://www.instagram.com/bergsusstudies/
https://www.instagram.com/sustainablemuhlenberg/

Berg Sustainability Student Groups -
https://www.instagram.com/enact.berg/
https://www.instagram.com/bergfoodrecovery/
https://www.instagram.com/muhlenbergoutdoors/

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:
We have multiple pieces of signage throughout the New Science Building and Fahy Commons that identifies sustainable practices, such as using energy efficient bulbs, architectural design that allows for much natural light, and some windows that are dotted so birds won’t fly into it and injure or kill themselves. There is signage in the General's Quarters area detailing sustainable aspects of furniture re-purposing and renovation.

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:
A google map indicates campus features that promote the UN SDGs
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/offices/sustainability/

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:
A guide has been created by students for students on tips of how to live a sustainable lifestyle on and off campus.

Website URL:
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/offices/sustainability/programs/greenguides/

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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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/campuslife/sustainability/Sustainability%20Strategic%20Plan_%202023%20Update.pdf

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