Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 27.31
Liaison Adam Strzemienski
Submission Date Dec. 21, 2019

STARS v2.2

University of North Georgia
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

The Sustainability Club (student) has a facebook.com and Instragram account to share this type of information.

Institution's sustainability website & facebook link.
https://ung.edu/environmental-leadership-center/sustainability/index.php


Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Where feasible, UNG began retrofitting all of its water foundations to a filtered fountain that includes bottle fill and a counter indicating the number of bottles saved from waste. https://www.elkay.com/products/lzs8wslp.html

The Appalachian Studies Center has several demonstration gardens and sustainable practices.

UNG Facilities' grounds crew is in the process of creating pollinator gardens with small designation signage.


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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

There is a demonstration site of native plant species with a walking trail and signage (plant species) on the Dahlonega campus.


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

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

UNG offers several events open to the community/public about sustainability. Below is a recent example.
https://ung.edu/news/articles/2019/03/free-workshops-to-give-public-insight-about-georgia-ecosystem.php


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