| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.93 |
| Liaison | Miriam Keep |
| Submission Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Micah
Kenfield Sustainability Coordinator Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment |
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability? :
Yes
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
1st Campaign
Dump n Run
A brief description of the campaign, including how students and/or employees were engaged:
Since 2004, Housing has collaborated with the University YMCA along with many student volunteers to collect clothing and household goods from residence halls at the end of each semester. Many items are sold at a rummage sale type venue. Items not sold are donated to local charities.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
This annual effort diverts approximately 17,000 pounds of materials from landfill.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available:
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2nd Campaign
Certified Green Office Program
A brief description of the campaign, including how students and/or employees were engaged (2nd campaign):
Sustainability Ambassadors were recruited from across campus to participate in the program. The program is designed to encourage more sustainable practices in office operations.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Participants are recycling more materials, purchasing recycled paper and other green products, and saving energy.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
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