| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.68 |
| Liaison | Eric Meliton |
| Submission Date | Nov. 22, 2010 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wilfrid Laurier University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Dan
McGregor Sustainability Coordinator, Outreach and Programs Physical Resources |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Sustainability Office website consolidates sustainability information related to academics (ie. courses, programs and research), operations (ie. conservation, construction, waste, water, energy, food, procurement and transportation) and climate change. The website includes general information about sustainability as well as sustainability initiatives specific to Laurier. In addition, the website is used as a venue to post sustainability reports and policies developed by the Sustainability Office.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Sustainability Office distributes a monthly e-newsletter called Eco-Reads. It includes: stories highlighting current sustainability initiatives; a monthly sustainability champion who exemplifies sustainable practices; sustainability events; and a monthly green tip.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Sustainability Office website includes a section on sustainability research which highlights research being conducted by faculty members and students at Laurier. Student research on sustainability can be posted here regardless of whether it is course related or not.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In the Dining Hall, Aramark has a number of posters and banner stands promoting their sustainability program entitled Green Thread. The Dining Hall also has signage promoting Laurier's reusable container program.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
In 2010 the Laurier Students Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) developed a green living guide for students called: Living Green at Laurier. It is a guide for students at the Waterloo campus to minimize their environmental footprint while at Wilfrid Laurier University. The guide is to help make students' experience at Laurier an environmentally conscious one.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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:
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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