| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.93 |
| Liaison | Emily Zabanah |
| Submission Date | Feb. 1, 2024 |
Seneca Polytechnic
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Paula
Echeveste Sustainability Specialist - Engagement & Outreach Office of Sustainability |
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:
INSTAGRAM
On the Sustainable Seneca Instagram account we highlight the sustainability programming at Seneca to encourage our campus community to act, and to bring awareness about several sustainability-related topics, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, waste reduction and key environmental- related topics. The link for the page is the following: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableseneca/
EMAIL NEWSLETTER
A email is sent to all students and employees at the beginning and end of the term, sharing where relevant information about upcoming events, volunteering opportunities and milestones regarding sustainability.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
LEED BUILDINGS
Seneca’s Newnham Campus A building has the LEED gold plaque, next to the welcome desk.
TERRAZZO MEDALLION
The award-winning terrazzo medallion insert on the floor of CITE building at Newnham Campus, titled Circle of Indigenous Knowledge, has an interactive screen next to it where you can learn about the teachings and meaning of all the design components of it.
RECIPROCITY MURAL
The reciprocity mural, inspired by the words of Robin Wall Kimmerer from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation- has a QR code next to it, which explains the meaning of all the elements that are part of it. The QR code is linked to this page. https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/256/reciprocity-mural/home)
WASTE STATIONS
All the waste stations on campus have signage to identify the acceptance criteria for all the waste streams. In addition, in the summer of 2023, an AI system called Oscar was installed at 3 of Seneca’s cafeterias to help people sort their waste correctly.
DIGITAL SCREENS
The digital screens around all our campuses are used to promote different sustainability–related events and initiatives throughout the year, such as the bring your own mug program.
TEXTILE BINS
The textile bins at 4 of our campuses are branded with the Sustainable Seneca and the Diabetes Canada logo, and signage to indicate that they are textile bins.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the York Region schedules for the bus lines near the campuses are displayed on screens around all our main campus exits.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
CAMPUS TOURS
The Recruitment and Student Life teams include sustainability features as part of their campus tours, such as Seneca’s beehives, the LEED-certified buildings, the printing reduction efforts and sustainability transportation options on campus.
ONLINE MOBILE APP
The Seneca Mobile app has a feature to locate water bottle refill and the reusable container stations on three of our campuses.
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:
The guide encourages our community to reduce their impact by providing information related to sustainable food and how to reduce waste, energy and water use.
https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/251/sustainable-seneca/files/10157/sustainability-guide
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
MYSENECA INTRANET, SUSTAINABLE SENECA SPACE
The space is where Seneca highlights all the initiatives taking place at Seneca that contribute to thriving, diverse, resilient communities on and off campus.
https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/251/sustainable-seneca/home
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