| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.59 |
| Liaison | Beverley Ayeni |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
University of Toronto Mississauga
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Samantha
Diiorio Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management and Planning |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
In the past, we used several different social media platforms to communicate UTM's sustainability efforts, however to keep up with social media trends we now primarily use Instagram.
Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableutm/
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Our campus uses digital screens to communicate sustainability features such as real-time energy, water, natural gas, and greenhouse gas emissions data. Data is displayed within 4 campus buildings: the Instructional Centre, two residence buildings, and the building engineers’ control room in our Central Utilities Plant. Additionally, all buildings that hold a LEED certification showcase the sustainability features of the building (e.g. the Instructional Building has a ground-source geothermal heat pump).
The Sustainability Office features sustainability related content on digital screens around campus (e.g. waste sorting info), upcoming events, etc.). The Hospitality & Ancillary Department also installed a large printed sign in the main campus eatery that includes information such as our FairTrade designation, waste diversion, reusable container program, campus bees, and increasing plant-based options on campus.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Tours of the campus' sustainability features are available by request. Internal groups such as: staff, students, faculty, and librarians, and external groups such as: conference study tours, high school students, and community partners have all participated in tours. Tours are tailored to a groups’ specific interest but typically includes our geothermal system, rainwater harvesting system, rooftop beehives, UTM Farm, green roofs, and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives’ Tipi and teaching Lodge.
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Student Housing and Residence Life (SHRL) creates a Student Handbook for Residence students which includes information on waste and recycling. The Sustainability Office also created a supplementary guide with additional information.
https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/housing/residence-life/student-handbook
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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