| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.57 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Collins |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2023 |
Temple University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Rebecca
Collins Director of Sustainability 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:
The newsletter is available to students, staff and faculty. It is sent out on a monthly basis and includes information about events. We also have a policy newsletter that highlights local, state and national environmental policy.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
LEED projects that pursued Green Building Education LEED points in the Innovation and Design category include a Green Building Education Self-Guided Tour in the building.
In locations where green stormwater management installations exist, we have installed educational signage explaining the intervention.
Temple has signage explaining the green features of the Tiny House. This structure is located adjacent to the Temple Community Gardens and is totally off the grid.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Temple has multiple sustainable campus maps.
Additionally, groups and organizations can also request a green campus tour from the Office of Sustainability.
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:
https://sustainability.temple.edu/participate/students/green-living
The Office of Sustainability’s Green Living Certification program is for students interested in connecting how we live and what we buy with climate action.
Each Fall Semester, the Office of Sustainability hosts an eight-week interactive challenge to push you to the highest level of sustainable living in seven different focus areas: energy, water, food and dining, purchasing, zero waste, involvement, and innovation.
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:
Updated as of Summer 2023
Updated as of Summer 2023
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