Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 49.88
Liaison Karen Marin-Hines
Submission Date Feb. 29, 2024

STARS v2.2

Texas Tech University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Karen Marin-Hines
Campus Sustainability Officer
Operations
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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:
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/BusinessServices/sustainability/index.php

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 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.

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:
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.

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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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:
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.

Optional Fields

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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