Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 70.27
Liaison Carolyn Shafer
Submission Date March 3, 2023

STARS v2.2

Pratt Institute
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.20 / 2.00 Carolyn Shafer
Director
Center for Sustainable Design Strategies
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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:
https://sustainabilitycenter.pratt.edu/about/

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:
Social media is used by a number of sustainability groups and organizations to promote sustainability events and activities on campus.
@pratt.sustainability.center @leap.prattinstitute
@Prattgivetake @pratt_enviro

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
No

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
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Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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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:
Residential Life and Hall council have staff members who are specifically responsible for championing sustainability initiatives within the dorms. Throughout the academic year, hall council creates a number of different initiatives and guides promote sustainable living in the dorms.

In addition, Pratt GiveTake has a guide of safe use and sustainability issues related to over 250 art making materials that students frequently use in their practice. Some students have dedicated studio space but many work in their dorm rooms to produce their work.

https://commons.pratt.edu/givetake/research/

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Website and pamplets for the GiveTake art supply reuse program, including locations of donation sites and a searchable database of art school materials to provide users with health and sustainability information.

The home page for the Pratt Sustainability Center serves as a central hub for sustainability across the curriculum, links to administrative/facilities resources, and communication for sustainability events such as Pratt Earth Action Weeks.

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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