The Office of Sustainability is on a mission to dispel common misconceptions on campus about recycling.
New waste stations aid on-campus recycling efforts
Unit: Office of Sustainability
Campus models social responsibility
Efforts to improve sustainability extend far beyond the laboratory at Illinois State, due in large part to the efforts of Elisabeth Reed, director of the Office of Sustainability.
Silver lining: Earth benefits from people isolating
If you think the sky seems clearer and more blue, it’s not because you haven’t been getting out much. The earth is healing.
Innovation Consulting Community team proposes sustainable farming container at ISU
In just months, a team of motivated students put together a proposal to implement a shipping container farm on Illinois State’s campus.
Office of Sustainability interns work to heal beloved Fell Arboretum tree
A 60-year-old resident of the Quad received some much-needed pampering October 8.
U-Club: The STATE of Sustainability
Elisabeth Reed, the director of Illinois State University’s Office of Sustainability, will present the talk “The STATE of Sustainability,” at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the University Club in the Founders Suite of the Bone Student Center.
Insulating blankets reduce Illinois State’s yearly energy consumption
Illinois State University’s Office of Energy Management completed a project on campus to cut energy consumption, a project that awarded the Office of Energy Management a rebate check from Nicor Gas for $35,030.
Redbirds give back to environment during first Campus Cleanup Day
About 100 students and staff removed 300 pounds of waste and recyclable items April 23 from Illinois State University’s campus and the surrounding areas for the University’s inaugural cleanup day.
Renewable energy alumnus designs solar system for Matt Aldeman’s home
Assistant Professor Matt Aldeman contacted renewable energy alumnus Shannon Fulton ‘11 about purchasing a solar system for his home.
Solar Car Team looking for various majors to join effort
The ISU Solar Car Team is looking to expand its roster to help prepare for a national race in July. The team is open to anyone interested and willing to learn. They are seeking those majoring in business, communications, information technology, sustainability, and engineering technology for roles on the team.
