| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.66 |
| Liaison | Neha Sood |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Rochester Institute of Technology
IN-4: Green Athletics
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 0.50 |
Sarah
Dobie Student staff Office of the president |
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Does the institution’s green athletics program include the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Zero waste and/or carbon neutral athletic events | Yes |
| A stadium certified under a green building rating system | Yes |
| A sustainable food and beverage purchasing program that includes athletic event vendors and concessions | No |
| A program to minimize the use of potable water and chemicals in turf maintenance and groundskeeping | No |
| A program to support more sustainable transportation options for athletic events | No |
| Community engagement efforts, e.g. to educate students and fans/supporters about the institution’s sustainability initiatives | Yes |
| An athletic team certification program | No |
A brief description of the institution’s green athletics program, including the specific initiatives selected above:
RIT is known for its Division 1 Men's and Women's hockey teams. Thus, we have concentrated our green athletics program on improving the sustainability of our hockey arena, as well as by engaging students and educating attendees on sustainability practices. In 2012, the Gene Polisseni Center was constructed and is currently undergoing the certification process to become LEED Silver certified. Additionally, there is a Zero Waste Initiative run by student sustainability staff members. For each hockey game, up to 15 students volunteer to stand near waste disposal areas and assist attendees with sorting their waste into compost, recycling, and landfill bins. The goal is to eventually achieve a 90% or greater diversion rate. Additionally, it serves as a great platform on educating volunteers and attendees on proper waste disposal.
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