| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.35 |
| Liaison | Juliana Goodlaw-Morris |
| Submission Date | Feb. 6, 2024 |
California State University, San Marcos
IN-49: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Juliana
Goodlaw-Morris Sustainability Manager Safety, Risk and Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Sustainable Menstruation program has expanded and grown since its inception. We continue to expand and reach more students and provide education, awareness and free products including cups, discs, period underwear and reusable pads. One of the most unique and innovative efforts that has grown from this original program was our signage posted in our bathrooms (women, men and gender neutral). We have signage that was designed by a student in 2022 that shows where students can access free traditional menstrual products as well as sustainable options as well. By doing this, we feel we are destigmatizing menstruation on a wider scale and are reaching students who may not have known about our program.
This program is one of the best examples of sustainability since it touches on all 3 pillars- environmental (waste created from single use items), economic (it saves students hundreds of dollars annually to use a sustainable product) and equity (the pink tax is eliminated). In addition, it highlights the health and wellbeing of sustainability as well.
Furthermore, since it's inception, CSUSM has been asked to consult over 7 other universities and colleges about our sustainable menstruation program and provide support to those wanting to start a similar one on their campus.
To date, the program has distributed over 500 sustainable menstrual products.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.