| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.49 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2023 |
Florida State University
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Elizabeth
Swiman Director of Campus Sustainability Facilities |
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Name of the campaign:
A brief description of the campaign:
The Green Office Program is a certification process that helps Florida State University employees identify ways to make their workplace more sustainable and recognizes offices for their sustainability achievements. Interested offices set goals and implement sustainable practices in areas including: 1) Climate Action; 2) Waste Minimization; 3) Resource Stewardship; and 4) Education for Sustainability. By completing objectives provided on the certification checklist, offices reduce resource use, produce less waste, and enjoy cost savings through actionable sustainability measures.
https://sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/get-involved/faculty-and-staff/green-office-certification
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
To date, five offices with 74 total employees have recommitted to sustainability and have implemented initiatives aimed at reducing the footprint of their office. The Sustainable Green Team at Innovation Park created an initiative to recycle can rings that would otherwise be sent to the landfill. The Sustainable Green Team has also held an open house event for campus and Tallahassee community members to showcase their sustainability initiatives.
Name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Sustainable Campus and FSU Libraries’ Special Collections partnered on an online, virtual exhibit. Organizers took a local perspective with the curated collection by highlighting the history of Earth Day at FSU and the greater Tallahassee area and celebrating alumni who have made significant, positive impacts on the environment. Titled “Earth Day 50: Environmental Activism at FSU and Beyond,” the exhibit set a timely tone using throwback fonts and color schemes reminiscent of the 1970s. Items featured include the work of students, alumni and researchers at FSU, as well as artists, journalists, government officials and educators in Florida. The collection was originally intended as a physical exhibit to be installed in Strozier Library in early April, but the Coronavirus shutdown necessitated the shift to online.
https://fsuearthday50.omeka.net/exhibits/show/earth-day-50/home
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Visitors to the online exhibit were able to take a deep dive into FSU’s Earth Day history, complete with photos, newspaper clippings and a host of archival materials. The collection included handwritten correspondence from former Gov. Claude Kirk and his environmental adviser Nathaniel Reed. Those who virtually toured the exhibit also learned more about notable FSU figures, such as “Her Deepness,” Sylvia Earle, the diver, marine biologist and activist who helped pave the way for women in science. The exhibit also featured student groups like the Center for Participant Education, which have given students a platform to inform university and state policy for the past 50 years. The exhibit was part of Sustainable Campus’ ongoing mission to forge partnerships and host events that bring awareness to environmental problems and inspire action to work toward solutions.
A brief description of other sustainability-related outreach campaigns:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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