| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.19 |
| Liaison | Margaret Bounds |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Connecticut College
IN-32: Single-Use Plastic Ban
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Margaret
Bounds Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution banned or eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of at least one type of single-use disposable plastic?:
Yes
A brief description of the single-use disposable plastics that have been banned or eliminated:
Connecticut College adopted a Bottled Water policy that prohibits the sale and provision of flat, unflavored bottled water. The policy also prohibits the provision of plastic straws in campus dining and coffee shops. The policy is uploaded below.
We had also eliminated plastic bags from campus prior to a state ban that went into effect in 2021.
We had also eliminated plastic bags from campus prior to a state ban that went into effect in 2021.
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