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Office of Sustainability
We lead the way to reduce our environmental impact at Illinois State.
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability is a practice in which we consider the implications of our individual and collective actions; the interconnectivity among people and ecosystems coexisting within communities and across the globe; and a vision for an equitable and thriving planet for generations to come.
At Illinois State, putting sustainability into practice means:
- fostering a culture of sustainability through leadership, commitments, engagement, and traditions
- finding solutions through diverse, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, research, and innovation
- integrating accessible environmental stewardship into campus operations
View the Illinois State University Sustainability Strategic Plan
Explore Sustainability at Illinois State
There are a lot of people working hard to make our campus green. Learn about our initiatives and how you can participate.
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Zero Waste
We're pursuing Zero Waste in all corners of campus.
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Shop
Shop sustainability with one of our reusable, environmentally-friendly made products.
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Food and Events
Sustainability has a strong presence in our dining centers and at campus events.
Play an Active Role
From joining a group to changing behavior, there are lots of ways you can make sustainability part of your daily routine.
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Composting
Learn about the compost kiosks on our campus.
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Share Shop
Shop at ISU’s free secondhand store.
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Bike ISU
Find all the info and resources you need about biking.
Fully Committed
We don't just talk about sustainability at Illinois State. We make it part of our lives and the campus culture.
University Sustainability Memberships and Designations
Sustainability News
The David Brian Williams Creative Technologies Visiting Artist Series presents Mary Pat McGuire, April 11, 2025
Mary Pat McGuire, a landscape architect and associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will present a public talk at noon on Friday, April 11, 2025, at University Galleries in Uptown Normal as part of the David Brian Williams Creative Technologies Visiting Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public.
Support Sustainability
Donations made to the Office of Sustainability supports and advances environmental stewardship and
sustainability programs across our campus.