| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.11 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Malcolm |
| Submission Date | Jan. 19, 2023 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Bethany
Tsiaras Director of Wesleyan Engaged Deputy and Diversity Officer Wesleyan Engaged |
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Name of the campaign:
A brief description of the campaign:
The Office of Wesleyan Engaged began a soft plastic recycling program in March of 2021. Prior to this, there were no options to recycle soft plastic on campus, so it was discarded. Bins with clear educational signs were set up around campus and the weekly emails to students and staff from Wesleyan Engaged included clear information and an infographic about what could be recycled in the bins (overwrap, plastic bags, etc.). The program was publicized in staff meetings as well to spread the word to all departments on campus. The student club Marlins Go Green also helped spread the information to students.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
Students and employees were encouraged to recycle any soft plastics, including packaging from overwrap and shipping. The mailroom and cafeteria particpated, as they generated a significant amount of soft plastic waste. Since the programs inception, over 700 lbs of soft plastic have been collected for recycling.
Name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of other sustainability-related outreach campaigns:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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