Valparaiso University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Office of Sustainability has a facebook and Instagram account. These social media pages promote sustainability events and educational posts. Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/greenvalpou/ Instagram- GreenValpoU
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center, is a LEED platiumn building. That has signage on sustainable practices that were implemented into the building. We also have signage on hand driers and toilets in Union,and Center for Sciences.
In the student Welcome Center has our Tree Campus USA plaque for years in the Program.
All waste receptacles on campus have the approve signage to educate people about what should be thrown away and what should be recycled with the Office of Sustainability logo and website link
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Water Bottle Fill Stations
Our campus is currently expanding the number of water bottle fill stations on campus to help reduce the amount of plastic water bottles used. We have created a map to assist with finding one on campus. This map also helps us know what buildings still don't have water filling stations. We want every building to have at least one.
https://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/Water%20Bottle%20Filler%20Stations/SustainbilityValpo
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
1. Students, staff and community members have the ability to do their own waste audit at their home. A waste audit is a formal, structured process used to quantify the amount and types of wastes being generated by the person. Information from audits will help identify current waste practices and how they can be improved. Being waste-wise can mean: A more efficient and effective.
https://www.valpo.edu/facilities-management/sustainability/get-involved/plastic-waste-reduction/audit-data/
2. Students can participate in the Green Your Dorm room program. https://www.valpo.edu/facilities-management/sustainability/get-involved/green-your-dorm/
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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