Overall Rating	Gold
Overall Score	65.89
Liaison	Jonathan Rausseo
Submission Date	Nov. 25, 2021

STARS v2.2

University of Ottawa
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Jonathan Rausseo campus sustainability manager physical resources service

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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

Website URL for the central sustainability website:

http://www.sustainable.uottawa.ca/

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

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 Office of Campus Sustainability releases a monthly newsletter to subscribers which details the current initiatives, events, and news about sustainability. It focuses on the campus but sometimes contains relevant information about community events. The Office releases a separate newsletter targeted at volunteers.
https://sustainable.uottawa.ca/sustainability-newsletter

Signage

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

Yes

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

All LEED certified buildings at the University have signage identifying the building and explaining the significance of the sustainability features.

The Community gardens and Indigenous garden on campus are identified with signage and significant species have their own signage.
https://sustainable.uottawa.ca/community-gardens
https://www.uottawa.ca/gazette/en/news/indigenous-garden-tribute-algonquin-anishinabeg-nation

The University has 300+ recycling stations with recycling signage and hand dryer signage showing how much paper is saved in restrooms.

The University also has some signage related to its bike repair stations and shuttle bus information. These are designed to help guide users.
https://sustainable.uottawa.ca/sustainable-transportation

Sustainability map or tour

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

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

This walk is a green tour of the University of Ottawa, focusing on the environmental infrastructure and social integration of the University of Ottawa and the City of Ottawa (including the Sandy Hill area). The tour is organized by the Office of Campus Sustainability and will include topics related to green space, transportation, engineering, architecture, land planning, and agriculture. All are welcome.

Green living guide

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:

Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

A Living Learning Community (LLC) is a dedicated space in residence where residents are grouped according to their interest in a particular area; one of which is Environmental Sustainability. Individuals involved in this LLC are instructed in how to live sustainably in residence and how to get involved with sustainability initiatives at the community-level. The Office of Campus Sustainability has also released a guide on sustainable living tips on its website: https://sustainable.uottawa.ca/sustainable-practices.

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

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Additional documentation to support the submission:

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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

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