| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.84 |
| Liaison | Paulina Szlachta |
| Submission Date | May 6, 2024 |
St. Lawrence College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jadon
Hook Sustainability Officer Facilities Management Services |
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:
SLC Sustainability is a featured section in the college-wide weekly newsletter where sustainability initiatives, events, and news is shared from the Office of Sustainability.
Link to social media: https://www.instagram.com/footprintslc
The Sustainability team also runs a growing social media platform that shares content which is also shared by several larger accounts (i.e. the Student Association, the SLC college account, and the SLC Enactus account).
Link to newsletter story examples:
Contribute to a Greener and Cleaner Environment Going Plastic Free this July: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/blog/contribute-to-a-greener-and-cleaner-environment-by-going-plastic-free-this-july
Join the SLC Community in the 2023 Commuter Challenge: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/blog/join-the-slc-community-in-the-2023-commuter-challenge
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Signage featuring sustainability programs and initiatives is available on throughout our three campuses.
Examples include:
- Where to find our Hydration stations
- Information on EV Charging stations
- Information re: the reusable mug and container program (CANO)
- Indigenous Garden plant information signage
- Sustainability event-specific posters
- Sustainability's mission and vision for SLC
- Program-specific information (i.e. the Wind Turbine and Trades Training Facilityl Open Solar Outdoor Test Field (OSTOF); Sustainable energy production, and others).
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
"Green Maps" are available to all students and staff members. These are used to identify all sustainability initiatives and green choices around the three campuses.
PDF to Green Maps: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cVKJR3rpzKmI4icl-U7XuX2D1RC55xjq/view?usp=drive_link
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:
A green living guide was developed in summer 2023 to welcome fall students into the residence.
Topics covered include recycling at SLC residences, gow to reduce waste, how to take sustainability action on campus, a city-focused green living guide, and managing individual energy use.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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