| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.33 |
| Liaison | Larry Cook |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Carolina
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Malte
Weiland Sustainability Coordinator Facilities |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Sustainable Carolina website is treated a clearinghouse for all sustainability projects on campus. Topics are divided by area of focus (food, water, energy, etc) and function of campus (research, extracurricular, cirruclum, etc).
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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Sustainable Carolina sends out a newsletter every Sunday covering sustainability events on campus and in the community, plus opportunities for interns and other ways to get involved.
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
None
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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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 :
All new green buildings on campus have dashboard displays in the lobbies giving users a chance to view their energy and water usage and explore the unique features of their building.
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Carolina has worked with Sodexo to provide labeling on vegan and veterinarian meals, as well as the benefits of eating local and using reusable dinnerware.
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
None
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
None
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The campus offers a sustainability walking map with 10 stops highlighting campus gardens, green buildings, renewable energy, and sustainability landscaping.
None
The website URL 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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The University of South Carolina's Vehicle Management and Parking Services office manages an extensive website covering alternative transportation including carpooling, shuttles, and bicycle usage.
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
None
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The University's Housing Department has a dedicated Sustainability Coordinator and offers a website and program literature for sustainable living in the various residence halls on campus.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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)?:
Yes
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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:
Campus media relations is frequently involved with covering sustainability events, such as Earth Day and Recycle mania, as well as projects such as waste audits. These stories are printed in the main student newspaper and the staff and faculty newspaper, as well as displayed on the main campus website.
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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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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None
A brief description of this material:
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None
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
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A brief description of this material:
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None
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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None
A brief description of this material:
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None
The website URL for this material:
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None
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
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None
A brief description of this material:
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None
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None
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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None
A brief description of this material:
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None
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None
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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None
A brief description of this material:
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None
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None
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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A brief description of this material:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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