Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 53.65
Liaison Mike Harrington
Submission Date Dec. 17, 2021

STARS v2.2

The New School
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Mike Harrington
Assistant Director
Tishman Environment & Design Center
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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.newschool.edu/buildings/sustainability-initiatives/

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 Tishman Environment and Design Center produces a bi-weekly newsletter that reaches a mailing list of over 12,000 students, faculty, and staff. The Newsletter includes features about student and faculty research and projects; upcoming sustainability-related events on campus and around New York City; volunteer, internship, and job opportunities; and a rotating campus sustainability fact.

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:
There are signs near water refill stations that show how much water is saved by using a refillable bottle. We also have signs to encourage recycling where available.

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 Wayforming map includes icons for recycling, composting, eating, local food sources, bike share, producing, bike storage, deliveries and waste pick-up, water bottle refilling, personal recharging, watching/reading, community resources, and the Tishman Center office. It is a tool for students, faculty, and staff at The New School to identify the resources available to help them form new, more sustainable ways of interacting with the campus and the community.

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 Tishman Environment and Design Center provides a "Living Sustainably at The New School" pamphlet for every room or suite in The new School's residence halls. The pamplet covers energy, waste, and water in the residence halls and includes web links for additional New School Sustainability resources.

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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