| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.20 |
| Liaison | Olivia Shehan |
| Submission Date | Dec. 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wellesley College
EN-9: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Sharon
Bort Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
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Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “supportive”?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s supportive sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
Sustainable Energy Committee: The Director of Sustainability sits on this Town committee that has been actively pursing solar and other renewable energy options for the community and College. With a larger focus on reducing the Town's greenhouse gas emissions.
Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF): The College sends its recycling and waste to this local facility. Additionally, we offer tours and bring students there for educational opportunities. The RDF is a model for recycling and safe disposal for a wide array of different waste materials.
Sustainable Wellesley: This group collaborates on events such as the Sustainable Living Festival and the farmer's market in town. Additionally, the College hosts and co-sponsors speakers and other events on the campus. We also engage one another actively on social media and one another's newsletters.
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Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “collaborative”?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's collaborative sustainability partnership(s):
Wellesley Green Collaborative: This group has quarterly meetings with a multitude of different groups in the Town of Wellesley. The Collaborative also hosts many events and collaborates on initiatives such as banning plastic bags in the Town.
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Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “transformative”?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's transformative sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
The Sustainable Energy Committee (SEC) is working on critical issues that affect the sustainability of the Town which includes multiple organizations. As one example, the SEC was invaluable in seeking partners like the College to make the Town of Wellesley an EPA Green Power Community. The SEC convinced the three colleges in the Town of Wellesley to purchase a minimum of 5% of their total electrical consumption as renewable. Without the three college participation, achieving the EPA Green Power Community Partnership would not have been possible.
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A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with distant (i.e. non-local) communities:
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The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
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