| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.22 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Albany
IN-26: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
When the university began to outfit their high traffic areas (Library, Campus Center and Lecture Centers) with waste and recycling bins for their informal gathering rooms and classrooms, they sought to incorporate braille on their labels. These labels are located on the lid of each bin in the lower left hand corner. The braille is located below the picture and title of the type of bin (i.e. mixed recycling or landfill). It is hoped that this action will make it easier for all campus members, including those with eyesight challenges and rely on braille, to receive instruction on waste diversion practices.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Waste
Inclusion
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
According to Busch systems, our bin provider, we are the only campus that they work with who employs this practice. Over 200 bins have been purchased and outfitted with the braille labels.
According to Busch systems, our bin provider, we are the only campus that they work with who employs this practice. Over 200 bins have been purchased and outfitted with the braille labels.
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