Overall Rating	Silver
Overall Score	52.49
Liaison	Angela Oberg
Submission Date	Feb. 27, 2023

STARS v2.2

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Campus
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	1.60 / 2.00	Katie Parrish Program Coordinator Office of Climate Action

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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://www.sustainability.rutgers.edu/

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:

The Rutgers Office of Climate Action sends a monthly newsletter focused on climate and sustainability at Rutgers. The sign up link is here (https://climateaction.rutgers.edu/news-media/stay-connected) and past issues can be viewed here (https://climateaction.rutgers.edu/news-media/newsletter-archive). The office also maintains a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/RutgersClimateAction) and an Instagram page(https://www.instagram.com/ruclimateaction/).

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:

Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Sustainability projects on campus created through the Living Labs Program are highlighted with signage. Rutgers Institutional Planning and Operations has established more permanent signage to denote “Eco No-Mow Zones” on campus. New buildings on campus include signs with information about campus sustainability, such as this sign on a soap dispenser. Utilizing graphics related to the Menus of Change program, Rutgers dining halls include educational signage about food sustainability and Meatless Mondays. http://food.rutgers.edu/menusofchange/

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

Rutgers has a self-guided walking tour using this campus sustainability map- https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=11WmCsLuNWvRIzKd5w6SSOD_8C_1hV9A6&ll=40.4991526430501%2C-74.44263474892014&z=15

Green living guide

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:

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Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

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Additional documentation to support the submission:

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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

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