We're committed to sustainable practices and to getting better at them every day.
Everything we do is rooted in sustainability. What's taught in the classroom, the food we eat, the buildings we spend time in, and the events we put on all include elements of sustainable practices.
We are dedicated to creating a culture of sustainability at Illinois State University through interdisciplinary and inclusive collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
We strive to develop solutions to reduce our environmental impact, integrate best practices into campus operations, and use every corner of our living laboratory to educate and inform our Redbird community.
Proud member of AASHE - The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
AASHE empowers us to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. Being part of this network with other colleges and universities from around the world ensures we're fully supported and ready to tackle sustainability challenges.
Current Status: Bronze
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) is AASHE's self-reporting framework. It measures our sustainability performance. With a continued commitment to implementing sustainable practices throughout our campus, our rating will continue to improve.
Let us know about any aspects of sustainability you're doing at the University. Whether you're teaching a course dedicated to a sustainable future, integrating environmental concepts into your research, or you've implemented a sustainable practice in your workspace, we want to know all about it.
This information helps us create an inventory of all the sustainable efforts across campus and increases our AASHE rating. Plus, it makes us a supportive partner for you. We'll use this information to become better collaborators, find grants and funding, and develop future initiatives.
Small actions can make a big impact. Pledge to include practical sustainability efforts into your everyday actions.
Commit to sustainable workplaces at Illinois State by joining your colleagues together to complete the Green Workplace Certification process. Learn about, implement, and share about sustainable practices into your workplace and become Green Workplace Certified.