| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.40 |
| Liaison | Morgan Hartman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 2.00 |
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Chau Sustainability Intern Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
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| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | No |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | No |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | Yes |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | No |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | No |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | No |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | Yes |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | No |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
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A brief description of the central sustainability website:
The site highlights a number of case studies relating to sustainability on campus. It also enables individuals to get in contact and leave suggestions or concerns. It also links to monthly campus energy consumption levels.
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
GreenUNL is a student led social media platform and campaign that highlights initiatives in campus sustainability. Though there are multiple organizations dedicated to sustainability at UNL, GreenUNL is the main outlet for all groups to gather support for their programs.
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The "Smart Choice" campaign seeks to expose the campus community to all the sustainable features of the University. The signage employs positive feedback strategies to show students, faculty, and staff how their university is working to enhance campus sustainability. Smart Choice also shows the community how their actions are helping and reinforces good habits.
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Posters, online content, and informational pamphlets showcase the Good Fresh Local food program.
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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
At the start of each semester Bike UNL posts signage and distributes information for safe cycling on campus. Information is always found online at bike.unl.edu
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The eco chic page offers simple tips on how to live more sustainably in UNL housing facilities.
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A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):
The Environmental Sustainability Committee with Student Government released a "Green Guide to Lincoln" this year which shows students all things sustainability in Lincoln, Nebraska. The guide provides multi-modal travel time data for popular locations on campus, educational material, features sustainable businesses and restaurants, and much more.
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