Sustainability Smarts: Best Practices for College Unions and Student Activities

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Title: Sustainability Smarts: Best Practices for College Unions and Student Activities
Language: English
Authors: Stringer, Elizabeth, Association of College Unions International (ACUI)
Source: Association of College Unions International (NJ1). 2008.
Availability: Association of College Unions International. One City Centre Suite 200, 120 West Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47404. Tel: 812-245-2284; Fax: 812-245-6710; e-mail: acui@acui.org; Web site: http://www.acui.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 70
Publication Date: 2008
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Unions, Best Practices, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Sustainability, Program Administration, Financial Support, Campuses, Educational Environment, Ancillary School Services, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning, School Activities, Exhibits, Energy Management, Sanitation, Institutional Advancement, Orientation
Abstract: Colleges and universities around the world are enacting sustainable initiatives. Some are signing the American College and University President's Climate Committment, while others are being recognized by STARS (Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System). Despite what level of dedication to sustainability an institution might have, it is important that the administration supports the idea. This publication discusses sustainability in college unions and student activities. Topics covered include sustainability rating systems, college tours, sustainability blogs, fair trade, green cleaning, and so much more.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: ED535708
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Colleges and universities around the world are enacting sustainable initiatives. Some are signing the American College and University President's Climate Committment, while others are being recognized by STARS (Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System). Despite what level of dedication to sustainability an institution might have, it is important that the administration supports the idea. This publication discusses sustainability in college unions and student activities. Topics covered include sustainability rating systems, college tours, sustainability blogs, fair trade, green cleaning, and so much more.