| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.70 |
| Liaison | Michael Lizotte |
| Submission Date | Sept. 18, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Michael
Lizotte University Sustainability Officer Facilities Planning |
Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
| Yes or No | |
| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | No |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | No |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | Yes |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | Yes |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | No |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | Yes |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | No |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | No |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
A brief description of the central sustainability website:
The website contains information about staffing, internship opportunities, Campus Sustainability Plan 2010, Climate Action Plan 2012, and links to other relevant programs (e.g. Recycling Office, NinerGreen).
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
The Sustainability Office maintains accounts on Facebook (unccsustainability) and Twitter (UNCCsustain).
The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses on sustainability:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The EPIC building has an interactive kiosk and video displays explaining green features of the LEED Gold Building. Center City Building (LEED Gold) has signage explaining the rainwater harvesting, treatment and re-use.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Chartwells produced and distributed an infographic to explain local food, sustainable seafood, and reducing food waste. It covers on campus dining, but also provides advice for shopping and eating at home.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
Signs around the LEED Gold EPIC Building explain stormwater treatment and harvesting, including explanations of raingardens as a landscaping approach. The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens maintains the Mellichamp Native Plants Terrace to demonstrate the use of native plants in landscaping.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Parking and Transportation Services maintains information about alternative transportation (transit buses, shuttles, vehicle sharing, carpooling, and bicycle parking) on its website and printed map brochures.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
An interactive campus map was launched in 2015 that include the ability to get directions and generate a map for routes optimized for walking, biking, and transit. The tool is available for phones and tablets. Layers include bike rack locations, greenway paths, shuttle stops and routes, and the locations of light rail stations that are under construction.
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
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A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):
The University published its first Annual Report in March, 2015. It was produced in a magazine format entitled "Thrive", published online and promoted through the university homepage. A limited number of hard copies were printed for distribution to campus waiting areas, student lounges, and staff lounges.
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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