| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.55 |
| Liaison | Melissa Cadwell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 7, 2022 |
Syracuse University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Melissa
Cadwell Sustainability Coordinator Energy Systems & Sustainability Management |
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:
@sustainableSU is the handle for our Facebook, twitter, and Instagram pages.
Our social media promotes sustainability on campus and in the community.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
LEED Buildings - recognized buildings on campus feature signage which identifies their specific LEED Rating.
Climate Change Garden - It is a fully replicated long-term climate change experiment that includes 33 common tree and shrub species of US forests, as well as several species from Europe and Asia that may become more common in the US in the future. Some trees represent dominant species of local forests (e.g., sugar maple); others are found in regions warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than Central New York. The Arboretum will provide the unique opportunity for students to explore how the growth and vitality of trees that occur in different climate zones respond to climatic variation and global warming.
Pete's Giving Garden - student and volunteer run vegetable garden, where all food produce goes to the food pantries.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Syracuse University has a Green Campus Tour that focuses on sustainable infrastructure on the Syracuse University campus
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:
On our website we offer green living web page that focuses on green living on camps, in residence halls, and at home. Each section has information to help you recycle or compost, use less paper, conserve water and energy, and transportation.
https://sustainability.syr.edu/actions/what-you-can-do/
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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