| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.05 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | July 19, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Albany
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
In the Summer of 2011, we finished the new Office of Environmental Sustainability ("UAlbany Green Scene") web page. While we had a website previously, this new website is more visually appealing and contains more information about the office, our events and programs, and sustainable practices and regulations on campus. From our greenhouse gas inventory to our student group activities, it's all on the website.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Office of Environmental Sustainability releases a Sustainability Bulletin on a monthly basis during the academic year and once during the summer. The Bulletins contain information about programs and events that occurred in the recent months and information about the Office's planned activities in the near future. Also included in the Bulletins is information about the University's progress on its sustainability goals and answer commonly asked questions about sustainable practices on campus.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In our dining halls, we have signage with information about our local food campaigns, and all local foods, especially locally raised grass-fed beef, are appropriately labeled.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
A recently created brochure contains all the information about alternative transportation available on campus. Included is information about carpooling, mass transit, bicycle sharing, car sharing, and emissions caused by transportation.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
We have two brochures, Freshmen's and Transfers' Guides to Sustainability at UAlbany, that cover this issue for incoming students, and also have other materials such as brochures and fliers with Conservation tips for on-campus living and more generic "Green Living Wheels" with tips and ideas for sustainable living both on and off campus. We also have brochures that discuss best practices for recycling and conserving energy on campus.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)?:
A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The UAlbany Green Scene maintains a facebook page. Keyword: UAlbany Green Scene
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The UAlbany Green Scene maintains a twitter account. Keyword: UAGreenScene
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
A guide on green purchasing.
The guide covers the required green purchasing requirements and it distributed to offices and through our purchasing department.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
Student energy brochure. This compiles tips on energy conservation practices.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
Student recycling brochures. This provides students information on how and where to recycle on campus.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
Signage by the elevators in the academic buildings and residential quads encouraging students to use the stairs.
This item is not available on line but a jpg file can be sent to anyone interested.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
Student conservation guide. Gives students 10 things they can do to lower their environmental impact
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
Office conservation guide. Provides a checklist of items office staff can do to lower their energy usage and minimize their environmental impact.
The website URL for this material:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.