Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 36.20
Liaison Laurel Pikcunas
Submission Date March 3, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of Hawaii at Manoa
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Matthew Lynch
Director
UH System Office of Sustainability
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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:
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:

The UH Mānoa Sustainability Council (UHMSC) provides a monthly newsletter and forum for communication between students, faculty, and staff regarding campus sustainability projects, events, and initiatives. Anyone can sign up for the newsletter by contacting faculty, Philip Johnson (johnson@hawaii.edu). https://manoa.hawaii.edu/sustainability/msc/


Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

The Campus Arboretum has more than 6000 plants in over 700 species and serves as a gateway to introduce people to the remarkable qualities of trees. Each tree is labeled and additional information about each plant is available and accessible through the university’s online Plant Finder. The map can be used to identify the plants on campus and to search for plants using any of the following filters: Family; Genus; Binomial Nomenclature; Vernacular; Plant Habit; IUCN Red List Status; Canoe Plant; City & County Exceptional Tree; Lei Plant; Medicinal Plant; Comestible Plant; Lignin. http://manoa.hawaii.edu/landscaping/plants/index.php
https://map.hawaii.edu/ma-plantfinder/

Campus Dining Services highlights their commitments of sustainability both with signage in the dining facilities and with a summary online of their efforts. https://uhm.sodexomyway.com/explore/sustainability


Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

The Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge offers a campus walk that orients participants to UH Mānoa through a Hawaiian lens. The tour invites participants to learn about the history of Mānoa and Hawaiian places of learning.

UHM NHPOL Aloha Aina Fridays includes regular campus (de)tours and other events. http://manoa.hawaii.edu/nhpol/language-option/pathways/auamo/aloha-%ca%bbaina-fridays/


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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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