| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.23 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | Aug. 15, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Kerry
Case Environmental Center Director Environmental Center |
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability? :
Yes
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
1st Campaign
Westminster College Energy Challenge
A brief description of the campaign, including how students and/or employees were engaged:
The Westminster College Energy Challenge is a challenge between five residence halls on campus. Each week has a different energy-saving theme and helps direct students to conserve more energy. The challenge is led by the Residence Hall Eco-Team with assistance from the Campus Sustainability Fellows and Environmental Center.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
Each year, resident halls report overall decrease in consumption during this period. In 2018, residence halls saw a 12.41% decrease in usage and 5454 kwh saved.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available:
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2nd Campaign
#WasteFreeWestminster Campaign
A brief description of the campaign, including how students and/or employees were engaged (2nd campaign):
The Environmental Center worked with Bon Appetit and the campus bookstore to design a campaign to get faculty, staff, and students to reduce waste and transition to reusable bags and cups. Bon Appetit introduced reusable bags and placed a discount on drinks for people who bring a reusable container.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Westminster was able to eliminate plastic shopping bags throughout campus as a result.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
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