| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.59 |
| Liaison | Mari Acob-Nash |
| Submission Date | Sept. 5, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
North Seattle College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Benjamin
Silver Assistant Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Our Sustainability website went through a major overhaul this year, resulting in a consolidated, one-stop-shop for all things Sustainability at the NSCC campus. We have an updated project list, history of our program, the steps that led to the development of the program at North, and a myriad of other resources for staff, faculty, and students. In addition, we have an RSS news feed in which subscribers instantly get sent out the latest sustainability news as soon as an office member posts it to our website.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
n/a
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
n/a
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Within the new OCE&E building, a joint venture between the State and College, there is signage about its LEED Gold certification and the green construction of the building.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
We had a major push to incorporate recycling and composting into the students' daily activities, and in addition, we have provided the funds to implement composting and recycling in two of our campus buildings, including where our cafeteria is housed. In addition, we host events that bring up the larger discussion of equitable food systems, and provide information to those who wish to learn more about sustainability food systems, equitable labor practices in food production, local food systems, and a whole lot more.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
There is a green-walking map / tour of the newest building on campus, our OCE&E building, which was a joint-venture between the school and the WA State dept. of Social and Human Services. It is a LEED Gold building and features a green roof, rain-water catchment systems, and a whole host of other features applicable to sustainability.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Urban commuting bicycle course in partnership with the locally based, Cascade Bicycle Club
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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 NSCC Newspaper The Polaris, prints every two months with the section Sustainability In Focus. This section tells about current events or news about Sustainability at North.
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
In the NSCC cafeteria all the tables are decorated with table tents that read: Stop, Think, Sort. While you enjoy your meal, please think about which collection bins to place service ware, leftover food, and clean recyclables into when you bus your table. Thank you!
We also disseminate information about bicycle maintenance as we just installed and DIY Public Bicycle Maintenance station, so we are in the process about educating people about taking charge of their own maintenance.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
A publication around school that lists some projects the school is working on, lets students and faculty know they are welcome to come by and help out or ask questions. Has rip-offs of the Sustainability Office phone number.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
In the cafeteria above the waste bins, there is a color coded sign that hangs down showing the items that are to be recycled, composted or thrown in the landfill. Taped to the blue part of the poster is newspapers, and plastic bottles among other recyclables. Taped to the green section is orange rinds, compostable forks and plates among other compostables. The black section has things that have to be thrown in the land fill such as bottle lids, foil and condiment packages.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
The Sustainability Office has created a document that lists the Sustainability Focused courses and their descriptions throughout the school.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
The Sustainability Office has started a battery recycling program, where the office collects and recycles all batteries on the campus grounds. A flyer was created to post around campus.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
The sustainability office has produced a set of documents that outlines sustainability oriented businesses and organizations that have sustainable volunteer opportunities. This info is disseminated via the NSCC sustainability website, and is available so that students and members of the campus community have the ability to get connected with sustainability in greater community in addition to within the bounds of the campus.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.