Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.26
Liaison Gioia Thompson
Submission Date March 1, 2017
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STARS v2.1

University of Vermont
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Caylin McKee
Sustainability Coordintor
University Dining Services
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Central Sustainability Website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Office of Sustainability describes University commitments, programs, and projects regarding sustainability in academics, culture, operations and policy. This website also houses the Eco-Reps program, Climate Action Plan and STARS information.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
http://www.uvm.edu/sustain

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No

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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 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability has dedicated Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
https://www.facebook.com/uvmsustain/

Student Newspaper Coverage 

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The student with the role of Writing Manager in the Eco-Reps program submits regular stories to the Vermont Cynic. In addition to this intentional partnership, many of the Vermont Cynic staff writers also cover sustainability topics in their regular reporting.

The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
http://www.vtcynic.com/

Student Research Publication 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage 

Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Most of our 11 LEED buildings include signage throughout the building to indicate green building efforts at the point of interest as well as a self-guided tour. Some of the self guided tours are also virtually hosted on the building’s website. Highlights of each LEED certified building can be found in our Green Building Brochure, available online and in print. Green Building brouchure: http://www.uvm.edu/~cpm/gbbrochure.pdf

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
http://www.uvm.edu/~davis/?Page=interactive.php&SM=menu_tour.html

Sustainable Food Systems Information 

Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
University of Vermont has made a commitment to 20% Real Food by 2020. Menu labeling in dining facilities indicates local, organic, fair trade and humanely raised food. Signs, napkin inserts, table tents, digital screens and brochures in dining facilities cover the following sustainable food systems information and more: Principles of and UVM’s commitment to Real Food Maps of local farmer/producer partners Instructions for composting and recycling Information about reusable programs and how to reduce waste when eating on campus

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
https://uvmdining.sodexomyway.net/images/sustainability_tcm585-112390.pdf

Sustainable Grounds Signage 

Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
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 

Does the institution produce a sustainability 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:
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Guide for Commuters 

Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Alternative transportation choices are integrated into the Transportation & Parking Services website. These resources include information about: bicycling, walking, public transit, carpooling, carsharing, ferries, campus busses, public busses and long-distance busses.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
http://www.uvm.edu/~tpswww/commuting/

Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Campus Area Transportation & Management Association (CATMA) provides educational tools and resources for bicyclists and pedestrians. An interactive assists Chittenden County commuters in finding alternative transportation options. Features Include: GMT Local, Link & Commuter Bus Routes CCTA Local, Link & Commuter Bus Stops Burlington/UVM Bike & Pedestrian Paths Chittenden County Bike Lanes & Multi-Use Paths CarShare Pod Locations Park & Ride Locations (Central & Northern VT) CATMA Members and ETC’s

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
https://catmavt.org/

Green Living Guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Green Living Guide was a document that was originally created as a class project in 2005. The Guide to Green Living is updated and published every 2-3 years by the Office of Sustainability. The fourth edition was printed in 2017. This guide is handed out at tabling events by the Eco-Reps Program and is available online and for download through the Office of Sustainability website.

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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
https://issuu.com/uvm.sustainability/docs/green_is_good_v2017_final

Other Outreach Materials 

Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
No

A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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