| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.61 |
| Liaison | Carey Hewett |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
Texas Tech University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Jessica
Bunyard Analyst BIMAR |
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:
The Office of Sustainability sends out a semesterly newsletter with updates on sustainability on campus. The newsletter also includes events, news, and resources related to sustainability.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Texas Tech has signage highlighting the recycling center on campus. There are signs that describe what items can and cannot be recycled. The Student Union building has signage that highlight water bottle refill stations to highlight the importance of reusable containers over single use plastic bottles.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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:
Sustainable Living Guide provides tips for on-campus sustainable living, including ideas such as energy efficiency, buying local produce, encouraging public transport and walking, and replacing single-use plastics.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Texas Tech has partnered with the City of Lubbock to help with recycling. https://today.ttu.edu/posts/2021/09/Stories/recycling-center-city-of-lubbock-partnership
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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