| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.06 |
| Liaison | Saiyare Refaei |
| Submission Date | Sept. 13, 2010 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Pacific Lutheran University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Danyelle
Thomas Sustainability Assistant Facilities Management |
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:
The sustainability web page is run by our Sustainability Coordinator. On the website you can find anything from a link explaining the sustainability committee, to what PLU is doing when it comes to sustainability, to what you as an individual can do to get involved in sustainability. There are also links of resources that are related to sustainability, and a list of important dates.
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:
The newsletter is a one page graphic email that goes out through a listserv on the first of the month. It features upcoming events, a monthly featured "greeniac" and articles on the 2 most pertinent sustainability issues in that month.
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:
The Sustainability website, as well as the Office of Development and Sustainability blog post the results of student research.
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 :
In each of our LEED rated buildings there are displays, using recycled materials, highlighting what makes the building worthy of the LEED rating, and what makes it sustainable. Signs displays everything from the use of recycled materials in construction to how water is managed more efficiently in the building to reduce waste.
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:
There are signs in all parts of the dining halls that talk about where each food item comes from, and what it means to have sustainable food products (Free Range Chickens, for example).
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:
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:
The guide is found online at the website provided.
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:
There is a section in the housing guide that talks about turning off things to save power, and each on campus resident is given a list of what to/not to recycle.
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:
In the Daily Flyer, a publication that comes out every week day through the office of Impact, there is a green tip of the week, as well as expanded articles in our school newspaper, the Mast.
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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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