| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.89 |
| Liaison | Isabel Savransky |
| Submission Date | Nov. 14, 2023 |
Ontario Tech University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Isabel
Savransky Sustainability & Asset Planner Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability |
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:
Social Media platforms directly related to campus sustainability efforts, programs and initiatives
Twitter - @ot_sustain
Instagram - @ot_sustainability
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Interactive display of Sustainability features and programs on campus, located in the ERC building (main floor)
There is a dedicated outdoor TV monitor that displays all sustainability related projects (solar generation on campus, info on geothermals, and linked to Go Green website etc.)
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
This interactive map, highlights where sustainability features are located on campus, with a description of each feature.
https://ontariotechu.ca/maps/
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:
Green Guide is located on the campus website, with specific section for 'Greening your Dorm'. https://sites.ontariotechu.ca/gogreen/initiatives/guide-to-going-green/index.php
During Resident Move In, the Blue Team shares a campus sustainability presentation and provides students with bookmarks containing information about green living (pre-COVID). This information was also posted on our social media platforms and website.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Sustainability Today is an online blog posted on Ontario Tech U's website. The author of the blog is Daniel Hoornweg. The blog covers a variety of sustainable topics such as climate change and protecting wildlife.
We also share sustainability outreach material in the 'Weekly Report' an email that gets sent to all staff and faculty.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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