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Office of Sustainability

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New waste stations aid on-campus recycling efforts Maggie McReynoldsAugust 12, 2020

The Office of Sustainability is on a mission to dispel common misconceptions on campus about recycling.

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Campus models social responsibility Kate ArthurMay 26, 2020

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…

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Silver lining: Earth benefits from people isolating Kate ArthurApril 21, 2020

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.

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Innovation Consulting Community team proposes sustainable farming container at ISU Evan LindenApril 15, 2020

In just months, a team of motivated students put together a proposal to implement a shipping container farm on Illinois State’s campus.

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Office of Sustainability interns work to heal beloved Fell Arboretum tree Tyler EmkenOctober 25, 2019

A 60-year-old resident of the Quad received some much-needed pampering October 8. …

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U-Club: The STATE of Sustainability Thomas DePauwOctober 4, 2019

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,…

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Insulating blankets reduce Illinois State’s yearly energy consumption Thomas DePauwSeptember 24, 2019

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…

Volunteers removed about 300 pounds of waste from campus and the surrounding areas.
Redbirds give back to environment during first Campus Cleanup Day Lyndsie SchlinkApril 25, 2019

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…

Renewable energy alumnus designs solar system for Matt Aldeman’s home Elizabeth GerrardMarch 28, 2019

Assistant Professor Matt Aldeman contacted renewable energy alumnus Shannon Fulton ‘11 about purchasing a solar system for his home.

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Solar Car Team looking for various majors to join effort University staffMarch 26, 2019

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…

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