Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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Overall Score | 70.52 |
Liaison | Ruairi O'Mahony |
Submission Date | Aug. 10, 2016 |
Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Lowell
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Tyler
Arrigo Program Coordinator- Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The sustainability website was developed in 2014 with the intent to integrate all sustainability information in one place.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
N/A
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability maintains Twitter and Facebook accounts. Twitter is the primary social media account of the Office of Sustainability.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
UMass Lowell University Relations have assigned a staff writer to sustainability topics. When there is a sustainability issue of interest to students, we work with UMass Lowell's student newspaper "The Connector" to ensure it is adequately covered.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Climate Change Initiative dedicates a portion of its website to student experiences.
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 have the relevant plaque prominently displayed in high traffic areas.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Campus dining commons has banners and table top signage that highlight local and sustainable products.
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:
N/A
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
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Transportation Services developed a bicycle and walking map tour. In addition, the newly developed sustainability story map points out areas of interest related to sustainability.
http://arcg.is/1p4LXum
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:
Sustainable transportation and carpooling is featured on the UMass Lowell Website.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Transportation Services developed a bicycle and walking map tour
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
N/A
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
The UMass Lowell Facilities Department has developed a series of publications regarding energy conservation such as: Summer Energy and Sustainability Tips, Measurable Steps to Become Carbon Neutral, and Appliance Energy Use.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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