Sustainability
Sustainability Educational Sessions
Civic Engagement & Sustainability Advocacy
Presented by Sam – SGA Government Relations & Sustainability
Sam will dive into the power of civic engagement and how students can strategically leverage their political voice to impact local communities. This session explores leadership and advocacy through the lens of sustainability, highlighting how student issues and environmental action intersect to drive meaningful change.
Campus Sustainability Initiatives
Presented by Ryleigh – Graduate Assistant, Sustainability Office
Ryleigh’s presentation will spotlight the campus-wide sustainability programs spearheaded by the Office of Sustainability. From innovative composting kiosks to the student-driven Share Shop, learn how these initiatives are reducing waste, lowering our carbon footprint, and building a culture of conscious living at ISU.
Sustainability by the Numbers
Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
ISU earned a Silver Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), advancing from a Bronze rating held from 2019 to 2022.
More Sustainable Information
"Curiouser and Curiouser"
about ISU's Sustainability Goals?
Learn more at: sustainability.illinoisstate.edu
Share Shop & Reuse Culture
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The ISU Share Shop has seen 2,000+ student check-ins this academic year.
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Share Shop collects hundreds of donations annually, everything is reused or responsibly recycled.
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Fix It Friday repaired 427 items in 2024, preventing landfill waste.
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During Spring 2024 Move-Out, six box trucks of clothing, bedding, and home goods were collected and reused by Fall 2024 move-in students.
