| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.54 |
| Liaison | Tavey Capps |
| Submission Date | Oct. 18, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Duke University
ER-3: Sustainability in New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Tavey
Capps Environmental Sustainability Director Office of the Executive Vice President |
Does the institution include sustainability prominently in new student orientation?:
A brief description of how sustainability is included prominently in new student orientation:
Duke’s Office of Sustainability incorporates information on how to move-in and furnish sustainably in orientation materials distributed to incoming freshmen. A Green Dorm Room is also displayed each summer for all campus tours of prospective students. In addition, two new-student orientation activities focus on sustainability and waste reduction. Reusable bottles are distributed to all incoming students and they are encouraged to bring these bottles to all events. Duke’s Office of Sustainability and Duke Recycles collaborate to throw a zero-waste picnic, in which all materials distributed are either recyclable or compostable. At the picnic, volunteers educate students about the importance of waste reduction and Duke’s efforts to compost dining waste on campus.
The website URL where information about sustainability in new student orientation is available:
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