| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.80 |
| Liaison | Daniel Dixon |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Maine
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Karina
Graeter Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Mitchell Center E-newsletter provides updates about sustainability research happening at UMaine.
Greenzine's are a semi-monthly newsletter aimed at students and promoting sustainability-related events and info on campus.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Facebook pages are actively managed by the Office of Sustainability, the Green Campus Initiative, and the UMaine Senator George Mitchell Center
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Spire - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability: An interdisciplinary journal, housed at the University of Maine, that seeks to widely increase engagement with current environmental issues by inviting voices from diverse fields to join in the global conversation about conservation and sustainability.
This online journal is run primarily by a team of graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Maine, with involvement and support from faculty and Advisory Board members.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
All LEED Certified buildings include signage about what green technology and design principles they incorporate. These include banners, plaques, posters and signs. For example, at the LEED silver certified New Balance Student Rec Center, there are large posters along the main hall highlighting the building's green features in the areas of energy& atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor air quality.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
UMaine supports signage about sustainable food systems in the campus dining halls. Signage includes posters and placards describing dining sustainability efforts and napkin holders promoting locally sourced foods. Additionally, UMaine Dining maintains a website providing information on local and sustainable dining at UMaine.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The sustainability office website provides information for commuters on the Alternative Transportation webpage.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Green Campus Initiative produces a Sustainability Handbook for dorm and apartment living.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
No
A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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