University of Alberta
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Sustainability News is a regularly published email newsletter that promotes the University of Alberta Sustainability Council's events and programs, and highlights students, alumni and faculty engagement on sustainability issues through teaching, research and active citizenship.

Energy Management and Sustainable Operations runs a Twitter account focused on energy use, waste reduction, residences and other buildings and operations sustainability topics. https://twitter.com/UAlbertaEMSO The Sustainability Council runs several social media accounts focused on promoting sustainability-related academic programs and events. https://www.facebook.com/greenuofa https://instagram.com/greenuofa https://twitter.com/greenuofa

In the summer of 2015, the university developed a Green Building Strategy with the intention of showcasing the institution’s sustainability performance as it relates to buildings. A major component of the Green Building Strategy was to expand communication with UAlberta audiences about our buildings’ green features. The Green Building signage guidelines provide criteria for the effective and coordinated planning, implementation and evaluation of the university's green building signage projects. Green Building signage is defined as any visual (physical or electronic) signage that presents and communicates information about a building’s sustainability features to the public. The first building to receive signage was the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy. Two forms of signage were presented: interpretive signs and feature-specific signs. Interpretive signs are major installations located in highly used public spaces. They include larger visual elements that create a full-story experience. They provide background on the green building and display third-party certifications (i.e., Green Globes, BOMA BEST or LEED) and awards. Feature-specific signs are smaller, and displayed throughout the building. They point out features to help improve understanding of the building and behaviours that can help reduce the building's footprint (e.g., energy-efficient windows, sensor-controlled faucets, and daylighting in staircases). Green Building signage has been deployed in: - Triffo Hall - Edmonton Clinic Health Academy - Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science - Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre - Chemical and Materials Engineering Building

DINING SERVICES https://ualberta.campusdish.com/Sustainability Dining Services sub-contracts to Aramark to run food services in residence (Lister and Peter Lougheed Hall); fast food locations in CAB, CCIS, ECHA, Education, and ETLC; and all Second Cup, Starbucks and Tim Hortons locations on North Campus. Of these locations, Lister Market cafeteria includes a wall display, rotating TV slides, and signage. The displays highlight information on local food purchases, sustainable options such as cage-free eggs, and MSC-certified seafood. Signage indicates which dishes and ingredients are local and sustainable. Aramark's Get the Good Stuff program is an easy wayfinding tool that helps customers quickly identify items with reduced sodium, fat and calories. This program was expanded to include signage and menu labels for local, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and sustainable seafood. AUGUSTANA CAMPUS A rotating display in Augustana Campus dining hall identifies examples of local ingredients under the banner of "field to fork." This display changes depending on the menu offerings, and is updated for the periodic local lunch theme meals. For local lunches, tent cards are also placed on the tables so students can see where all the ingredients are from. Signs for Fairtrade coffee, tea and chocolate are posted in the dining hall and cafe.

SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS TOURS The Campus Visits program operated by the Office of the Registrar offers a one-hour tour for students, staff, faculty and the community. Campus Ambassadors take participants on a walking tour around North Campus to highlight green buildings, renewable energy and research initiatives. The tour is available to be booked weekly, and can also be booked for classes, conferences and larger groups. GREEN BUILDING TOURS Energy Management and Sustainable Operations offers tours of the university's outstanding green buildings. Tours are currently available for the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre and Triffo Hall. Tours of the university's District Energy System can also be arranged.

U-CYCLE BROCHURE, BIKE INDEX REGISTRATION, AND PROPER BIKE LOCK USAGE https://www.ualberta.ca/vice-president-finance/protective-services/information-safety/dont-feed-the-thieves/bike-theft-july-2017.html The institution produces a brochure listing services for cyclists, such as secure bicycle parking, bicycle registration through Bike Index, the bike library and workshop, and tips on preventing bike theft. This brochure is distributed by the Sustainability Council, Sustain SU and Parking Services. UAlberta Protective Services features proper bicycle locking techniques on their website, and places stickers with U-Lock reminders at bicycle rack locations around the university campuses. CAMPUS MAPS - PEDWAYS AND DATS Many buildings, especially on the University of Alberta North Campus, are connected by pedways. The Campus Maps featured on the university's website contain an overview of pedways to help navigation. In addition, Campus Maps features a layer highlighting pick-up/drop-off locations for Edmonton's Disabled Adult Transit Service (DATS) on university campuses.

RESIDENCE LIFE https://www.residence.ualberta.ca/basecamp All first year residents and Residence Assistants are enrolled in an online class called Basecamp Online. This eClass provides residents with year-round information they need to successfully live in residence, including a module on how to strive for a zero waste lifestyle, and other sustainable behaviours. Residents also learn about upcoming sustainability-related activities, including Eco Move Out and the Green Spaces Challenge.

INTERACTIVE DASHBOARDS https://uab.ca/emso Energy Management and Sustainable Operations hosts a website with interactive dashboards highlighting the university's successes and uncovering areas we can improve in energy management and sustainability. There are separate dashboards for green buildings, energy use, water use and projects (renewable energy, zero waste).