| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.15 |
| Liaison | Michelle Patterson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 6, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Washington University in St. Louis
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
William
Fischer Fellow Office of Sustainability |
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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 sustainability website coordinates information on operations, research, teaching and special initiatives at the university. Included are links to important documents such as the Strategic Plan for Environmentally Sustainable Operations, the Energy Use Reduction Report and the campus greenhouse gas inventory.
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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:
The sustainability office newsletter is a weekly email coordinating events, job postings, news and updates on and off campus related to sustainability. It is coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and is sent to students, staff and faculty. To signup, visit http://eepurl.com/cwIo9. Included below is a link to an example newsletter.
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
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A brief description of 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 :
Recently-constructed Brauer Hall has digital signage that highlights green building features. It cycles through the features using the Lucid Dashboard framework. Additionally, the Danforth University Center highlights its sustainable technologies with signs.
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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:
Our campus dining services, Bon Appetit, posts information on sustainable food sourcing guidelines, including low-impact fishing and issues surrounding local food procurement. This information is in large part taken from their corporate food responsibility guide, the Circle of Responsibility.
These communication pieces include:
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Guidelines
• Natural Beef information
• Farm-to Fork Chalkboards & Table Tents
• Recycling & Composting Posters at dish returns
• Composting signage
• Compostable Cup information
• Menu highlights (digital and paper) for Farm-to-Fork vendors, sustainable seafood items and other sustainable menu choices
• Sustainability Food Banners
• Regular information is posted in the student newspaper and the faculty/staff newspaper on food sustainability
• Coffee cup sleeves run information on our food sustainability practices
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
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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?:
No
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
All new faculty and staff receive a guide for alternative methods of transportation, entitled "Commuter Choices." It contains all information relevant to using the university-sponsored Metro pass, the university car-sharing program, our carpooling program and bicycle options.
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Washington University Sustainable Living Guide contains a guide for car-free St. Louis adventures, general facts related to sustainability topics and specific tips to guide sustainable lifestyles in the residential halls.
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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)?:
No
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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:
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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):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
The Office of Sustainability published a comprehensive summary of the university's sustainability initiatives fall of 2010. This contains activities related to operational policies, university initiatives, student programs and research.
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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):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
The Office of Sustainability has developed a leaflet that is distributed at new faculty and staff orientation as a way to educate faculty and staff on how they can reduce their carbon footprint and to improve communication about the university’s sustainability initiatives.
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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? (3rd material):
Yes
None
A brief description of this material:
The Washington University International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES) publishes its research initiatives in a brochure.
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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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