| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.51 |
| Liaison | Mat Thijssen |
| Submission Date | Nov. 6, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Waterloo
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Mat
Thijssen Sustainability Manager Sustainability Office |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Provides information about sustainability at UW such as events, opportunities to get involved, as well as information about sustainability projects and initiatives, research, programs, operations, etc.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
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:
Facebook ,Twitter, Instagram pages help promote sustainability events, news, facts, etc. both from UW and the community/world – Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram handles: @uwsustainable
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:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
No
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Food Services has information placed at all locations which serve coffee and tea that promote fair trade options and provides information on the labour, community, and environmental benefits of fair trade certified products.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Arts & Environment Gardens display signage about natural landscaping features of the site, and the Ecology Lab gardens and Constructed Wetland identify native species in signage
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Waterloo’s main campus map has integrated sustainability layers for waste drop-off points, cycling assets, water bottle refill stations, transit routes and services, and more.
None
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:
There are resources available through the Green Office program and that are included in new employee orientation manuals. Up-to-date information on current programs and services is available on the sustainability webpage (https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/projects-and-initiatives/transportation), including relevant information for staff, students, and faculty on commuting choices to the campus
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Waterloo has information on walking and cycling services included in information communicated through the Green Office program, as well as in employee orientation. In addition, Waterloo’s website hosts information on central tools for secure bike parking, and the gotravelwise.ca platform, which allows students or employees to select different modes of getting to campus and calculate routes, cost, and environmental impact.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Sustainability Guide provides tips and resources for integrating sustainability across a number of thematic areas, including energy, water, waste, transportation, food, and purchasing.
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:
Waterloo’s annual Environmental Sustainability report provides a regular update to the University's core sustainability indicators, and includes case studies of progress. Prepared by the President's Advisory Committee on Sustainability. It is available in digital (online and pdf) or print versions.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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