Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 52.66
Liaison Grace Afflerbach
Submission Date March 8, 2024

STARS v2.2

Purchase College - State University of New York
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Grace Afflerbach
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities
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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:

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 Sustainability Coordinator creates a newsletter that is sent out to students, faculty, and staff that have requested one. The newsletter includes sustainability updates, news, programs, events, as well as tips and recommendations for sustainable living.
https://www.purchase.edu/offices/sustainability/about/newsletter/

Purchase also has a sustainability Instagram: @pc_sustainability

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:
Signage is posted throughout our LEED Gold certified building that highlights the sustainable building and construction materials and other sustainable features including energy efficient lighting, green cleaning products, etc.

New signs were created by a graphic design student for the campus's native plant garden. The signs identify the native species and share the history of the garden as well as the student and employee volunteers that helped create it.

Many of the light switches around campus are covered with a sticker reminding campus members to turn the lights off as they leave a room.

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:
The sustainability website has a feature where campus members can request an in-person sustainability tour. There is also an online map that highlights the various sustainable locations on campus, where anyone can take a virtual tour.

https://www.purchase.edu/offices/sustainability/about/sustainability-map-and-tour/

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:
The green living guide includes tips for waste reduction and energy savings as well as clubs and classes that students can join that are focused on sustainability in multiple aspects.

https://www.purchase.edu/offices/sustainability/initiatives/green-living-guide/

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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