| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.06 |
| Liaison | Meredith Moore |
| Submission Date | March 17, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Stephanie
Lage Assistant Director Ctr for Sustainable Environment |
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at employees within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
The name of the campaign (1st campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (1st campaign):
Since 2004, Housing has collaborated with the University YMCA along with many student volunteers to collect clothing and household goods from residence halls at the end of each semester. Many items are sold at a rummage sale type venue. Items not sold are donated to local charities.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (1st campaign):
This annual effort diverts approximately 17,000 pounds of materials from landfill.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (1st campaign):
The name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Sustainability Ambassadors were recruited from across campus to participate in the program. The program is designed to encourage more sustainable practices in office operations.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Participants are recycling more materials, purchasing recycled paper and other green products, and saving energy.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
A brief description of other outreach campaigns, including measured positive impacts:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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