| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 73.80 |
| Liaison | Pamela Mischen |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2023 |
Binghamton University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Central sustainability website
Yes
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability newsletter or social media platform
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
Our sustainability website is also the main hub to find all sustainability related events and resources. Any news story tagged as "sustainability" on any campus website will appear in the "News" section of the Sustaiabilty website. The Campus Sustainability Committee members are individually responsible for keeping current the web contents for the areas of their own focus. Binghamton University has standardized our web design to better accommodate display on mobile devices. By putting efforts in maintaining our website, we hope to provide quality and up to date information for the users.
Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
All new buildings constructed after 2004 are LEED certified or pending LEED certification. Our new Engineering & Science building has a kiosk display at the entrance to showcase green building features such as solar panels, high efficiency data center, daylight harvesting, geothermal, and a green roof.
Our Grounds crew also installed signs around low-mow and no-mow areas to educate campus community how changing planting strategies can reduce the grounds maintenance requirements, hence reducing the associated negative effects on wildlife and environment.
Additionally the university has installed signs at most building passenger elevators to encourage people to take the stairs whenever possible. Signage is also posted in laundry rooms to encourage students to use lower water temperature settings and avoid doing small loads to reduce energy waste.
Our Grounds crew also installed signs around low-mow and no-mow areas to educate campus community how changing planting strategies can reduce the grounds maintenance requirements, hence reducing the associated negative effects on wildlife and environment.
Additionally the university has installed signs at most building passenger elevators to encourage people to take the stairs whenever possible. Signage is also posted in laundry rooms to encourage students to use lower water temperature settings and avoid doing small loads to reduce energy waste.
Sustainability map or tour
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Binghamton University is committed to maintain a 182-acre Nature Preserve area solely for recreational and sustainability research purposes. Walking tours are offered year-round for all community members on and off campus.
Green living guide
Yes
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Our newest residential halls in East Campus Housing were designed and constructed to meet LEED Gold certification level. Each building houses 350 to 450 students and features high energy efficient lighting systems and HVAC equipment. Building construction also incorporates many local and reused materials. Each year during move-in and orientation, Resident Assistants are encouraged to introduce all the LEED building features to the residents to bring about awareness.
Additionally our College-in-the-Woods and Hinman housing units have been designated as living learning communities with sustainability themes as their primary focus. Details of our Learning Residential Communities are available here: https://www.binghamton.edu/residential-life/live-and-learn/lc.html
Additionally our College-in-the-Woods and Hinman housing units have been designated as living learning communities with sustainability themes as their primary focus. Details of our Learning Residential Communities are available here: https://www.binghamton.edu/residential-life/live-and-learn/lc.html
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News updates are available on our sustainability website
Sustainability Hub: A physical and virtual space that seeks to foster collaboration, cultivate connection, and bolster engagement for all things sustainability-related on campus. The overall goal of the Sustainability Hub is to support the long-term cultivation of a campus-wide culture where sustainability efforts are valued, recognized, and easily accessible. The Hub's purpose statement is attached below.
Sustainability Hub: A physical and virtual space that seeks to foster collaboration, cultivate connection, and bolster engagement for all things sustainability-related on campus. The overall goal of the Sustainability Hub is to support the long-term cultivation of a campus-wide culture where sustainability efforts are valued, recognized, and easily accessible. The Hub's purpose statement is attached below.
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