| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.80 |
| Liaison | Sarah Laurie |
| Submission Date | May 7, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Fredonia
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Tracy
Marafiote Associate Professor Communication |
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at employees within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
The name of the campaign (1st campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (1st campaign):
The annual (since 2008) Waste Wipeout program during student move-out (of dorms and local apartments) in May collects clothing, food, personal items and miscellaneous items for reuse by Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, NY. Educational leaflets are hung on dorm-room doors and educational posters accompany collection boxes.
The May 2013 totals for items collected included : 6,250 lbs. of assorted clothing, 125 lbs. of non-perishable food items and many misc. items such as (TV’s, rugs and other small appliances and home furnishings) totaling 1,750 lbs.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (1st campaign):
The total combined weight of materials diverted from the waste stream is 8,125 lbs., which is an increase of 3,050lbs. from May 2012.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (1st campaign):
The name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
The campus participates annually in the National RecycleMania Campaign. Over the past several years, the campus has witnessed a significant increase in the total amount of material recycled during the annual 8 week competition.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Over 112,000 pounds of recycled material, or nearly 17.25 pounds per person, was collected by students, faculty and staff.
Overall, SUNY Fredonia was 10th out of 23 New York State universities and 74th of 361 colleges nationwide in the per capita competition. Just over 520 colleges and universities recovered a staggering 90 million pounds of organic and recyclable materials during the 13th annual Recyclemania.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
A brief description of other outreach campaigns, including measured positive impacts:
SUNY Fredonia is introducing a new, interactive portal, which features a unique, easy-to-use online ridematching system and a one-stop shop for commuters and travelers in New York who are seeking cost-effective and reliable alternatives to driving alone. The ridematching system also provides information on carpooling, vanpooling, public transportation, bicycling and walking.
WEBSITE: https://rideshare.511ny.org/newyork/?id=2068&client=SUNYFredonia
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
SUNY Fredonia has held annual outreach and educational programs such as its end-of-year Waste Wipeout, which diverts reusable materials from the waste stream and donates them to a local organization, and Recyclemania, which increases campus awareness of our significant recycling efforts. In addition, this year we have rolled out a new ride-share (carpooling) program that is available to students, faculty, and staff.
SUNY Fredonia has held annual outreach and educational programs such as its end-of-year Waste Wipeout, which diverts reusable materials from the waste stream and donates them to a local organization, and Recyclemania, which increases campus awareness of our significant recycling efforts. In addition, this year we have rolled out a new ride-share (carpooling) program that is available to students, faculty, and staff.
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