| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.85 |
| Liaison | Geory Kurtzhals |
| Submission Date | Aug. 17, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Notre Dame
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Geory
Kurtzhals Sr. Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Office of Sustainability has a central website devoted to information, events, and initiatives related to sustainability at the University of Notre Dame. The website includes significant information about progress made in sustainable operations, education and research on campus. Several webpages include information to help students, faculty, and staff become more involved in sustainability on campus. News articles on the front page of site are updated bi-weekly and often the news stories are published in the Observer and ND Works, both newspapers for the Notre Dame community.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Currently, there are five buildings on campus that have received LEED certification, 4 LEED Gold and 1 LEED Silver. Each of these buildings have a mounted plaque designating the building as a LEED certified building.
In addition, Stinson-Remick (the newly constructed, LEED Gold, engineering research building) includes an LCD screen that displays the building's energy information. The information includes the energy generated from the rooftop solar array on the building.
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The dining halls place signs next to food items that were purchased locally or that are certified organic. Both the dining halls and catering services use a logo system on signs and menus that show what items are vegetarian, local, organic, and marine stewardship council certified.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
A guide for commuters on how to use alternative methods of transportation to and from campus can be found on the Office of Sustainability’s website.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Office of Sustainability created a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience on and off campus. "Green Your Dorm" is an interactive and informative guide to making dorm rooms more sustainable. The "Winterize Your Home" guide is directed at faculty, staff, and students who are living off campus.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The Office of Sustainability publishes articles in the student newspaper on a regular basis. "The Green Man" editorial column is published bi-weekly in the viewpoint section of student newspaper.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The "Green Guide" is a downloadable, comprehensive guide to sustainable office practices at Notre Dame. It is available on our website for students, faculty, and staff.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The Office of Sustainability created the 'Green Guide to Event Planning', which is distributed at the beginning of the year staff fair. The 'Green Guide to Event Planning' can also be found on the Office of Sustainability's website. The brochure includes tips for reducing advertising and print material, choosing sustainable food, as well as waste reduction and recycling information.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
The "Green Guide for Freshman Move-In" is available on the Office of Sustainability's website. It provides helpful tips and tricks to first year students to help them reduce their move-in impact. It also provides resources for students to get involved in sustainability efforts on campus.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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