| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.50 |
| Liaison | Chris Bond |
| Submission Date | Nov. 27, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Unity Environmental University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 2.00 |
Jonathan
Gibbons Sustainability Engagement and Data Coordinator Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
No
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:
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Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Facebook page for the Office.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Unity does not have a student newspaper publication.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Every semester, Unity College organizes an academic conference to highlight student research and creative work. Conference participants routinely present sustainability focused work and the conference is regularly highlighted in regional media. Conference Awards -- including the Sustainability Award -- are announced internally to the entire campus, and documented on the website indicated.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Residence halls include posted information inside to communicate environmental attributes of building materials, furnishings, and best practices for residents.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
There is a large map on the wall in the main seating area of the college's cafeteria that shows where we purchase local foods from with information about the farms. New signs were rolled out in Spring 2017 in our dining facilities with labels that indicate local, organic, vegetarian, and vegan fare. Signs also indicate if the product was grown on campus as well. Signs are also located above our waste stations indicating what happens to the organics we collect.
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Campus gardens are identified with signs. Wildflower and other landscaped areas managed under our mowing reduction program are also identified with posted signs. Land utilized for the community hunger relief program "Veggies for All" are also indicated with signs and explain the program.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A series of signs about energy, local foods, gardens, landscaping, the former White House solar collectors, and the barn are located around campus. The map indicates the location of these features.
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
No
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Revised in 2016, the Green Guide is provided to RAs and highlighted in residence hall meetings. It is also presented to incoming freshmen at New Student Orientation. The guide emphasizes energy, waste, water, and transportation resources on campus with additional focus on access to natural areas, community engagement, and sustainability programs.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
in 2016, sustainability ambassadors from the office of sustainability created a guide to local CSAs for our community members. While mainly targeted towards faculty and staff who are here over the summer, it provides a listing of nearby CSAs and farm shares that are within 45 minutes of campus, including what the farms have to offer and share sizes.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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