Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 57.64 |
Liaison | Sean MacInnes |
Submission Date | Feb. 7, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Shanna
Eller Sustainability Coordinator for Operations Sustainability Office |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The UNCG Office of Sustainability has accounts on the following social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Although there is no regular vehicle to publish student work, UNCG publishes a "UNCG Research" magazine and sustainability research is often featured in the undergraduate research and creativity expo.
https://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco/expo
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Educational signage is included in UNCG's LEED certified buildings.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
UNCG Dining Services capitalizes on multiple opportunities inside the Fountain View Dining Hall to communicate about sustainability and wellness issues related to food systems and choices. Signage is posted at point of service and waste disposal locations especially. Information is also available online.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Parking Operations and Campus Access Management at UNCG has made information about alternative transportation options available online. Options for students and employees are detailed, including public transportation, walking, cycling, carpooling, and car sharing (ZipCar). The site links to a commuter cost calculator, which helps commuters estimate their potential cost savings from various transportation options.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The Parking Operations and Campus Access Management website has links to multiple tools and organizations related to navigation and educational for bicyclists and pedestrians.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The UNCG voluntary Green Room program has a simple checklist of sustainable practices.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
In summer 2017 and again in winter 2018, the Sustainability Office sent to all students who would be new campus residents the following term a set of four weekly emails with robust information about: sustainability definition; how to recycle; sustainable transportation; reuse opportunities; sustainable electronics; thrift stores; local food; the UNCG Green Fund; Green Room certification; student groups; water cisterns; tree campus USA; UNCG wetlands; and UNCG pollinator gardens.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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