Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 45.40
Liaison Danielle Smith
Submission Date Aug. 23, 2017
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Mike Hardy
Sustainability Officer
Facilities Management
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Central Sustainability Website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
UNB Sustainability has a blog where they write about sustainability news on campus and in the Fredericton community.

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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:

Social Media Platforms 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
UNB Sustainability features their own Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms that feature original content on the university's research and a video series to promote campus sustainability initiatives.

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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Student Newspaper Coverage 

Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat?:
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 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
UNB Sustainability maintains student intern profiles on their website which outlines their research.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage 

Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
UNB has signage denoting BOMA BESt certification in all buildings that have been certified. These buildings include: Richard J. Currie Center, Facilities Management, MacLaggan Hall, Head Hall, Student Union Building, Neville Jones House, F.J. Toole Hall, Ludlow Hall, Forestry and Geology, Marshall D'Avry Hall & Harriet Irving Library.

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information 

Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The Student Food Coordinator completed a report on sustainable food systems which is available on the UNB Sustainability website.

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage 

Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Signage is present throughout the campus to outline the Memorial Tree Trail as well as specially designed Wildlife Friendly Gardens and a First Nations Medicine Wheel Garden.

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 

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

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability walking tours are offered each fall to new students as well as to classes by request. Additionally, an interactive sustainability map has been developed to help campus users locate sustainability related events and sites on campus.

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters 

Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
No

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
No

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide 

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

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials 

Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
Yes

A brief description of these materials or publications:
The Green Review is produced each spring outlining the current sustainability initiatives on both the Fredericton and Saint John campuses. Each year, select "Green Champions" are identified and featured for their work.

The website URL for these materials or publications:

Optional Fields 

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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