Overall Rating	Platinum
Overall Score	85.50
Liaison	Breeana Sylvas
Submission Date	Feb. 28, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of California, Merced
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Allajah Wheatley Zero Waste Coordinator Sustainability Department

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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:

http://sustainability.ucmerced.edu/

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:

UC Merced Sustainability has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The campus community garden also has a presence on Facebook and is a platform used to provide educational material on gardening.

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:

All LEED-certified buildings on campus display plaques that highlight the LEED certification level of the building and explain UC Merced's Triple Zero Pledge. The plaques also feature sustainability highlights of the building.

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:

In the academic year, 2019-2020 the office of sustainability energize college fellow intern created a digital map that highlights UC Merced's campus sustainability. The mobile-friendly application allows users to view the sustainability features of UC Merced. It also contains resources that students can utilize. For example, they can use the app to find water stations and free food, bicycle racks, as well office locations. The map provides overall ease of use to identify sustainability features on campus.

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 institution has a green living guide that highlights information on all green transportation options available for students, green eating, waste management, and sustainable practices that students can incorporate into their daily lives.

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:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sustainUCMerced/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/sustainucmerced?utm_medium=copy_link
Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/sustainucmerced?lang=en
Sustainability Map - https://map-sustainability.ucmerced.edu/home

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