News and Events

  • Live Green Loan Fund Helps Power Down

    Thursday, September 10, 2009
    The College of Human Sciences recently invested in computer conservation with an impressive payback.

  • College of Design Wins National Green Education Awards

    Wednesday, September 2, 2009
    The department of architecture's Bridge Studio and sci-tech programs are among the nation's best in green building education.

  • The Biggest Belly at ISU

    Thursday, August 27, 2009
    With the help of the sun, even throwing away trash can be more sustainable. Check out Iowa's first solar trash compactor.

  • Platinum Greening

    Monday, August 24, 2009
    A green roof, no a/c, and blue jean insulation ... Oh my! Check out how the College of Design is "walking the green talk."

  • Cast Your Vote

    Sunday, August 2, 2009
    The Interlock House Team are in their final days of international competition. Support your ISU Team!! Text "HOUSE12" to 99503 to vote for ISU.

  • Internationally Competitive

    Sunday, August 2, 2009
    What's 800 square foot in size and requires expertise from the Colleges of Business, Design, Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences, and is self-sufficient all-over? The Solar Decathlon Club's Interlock House. Follow their competition experience in Wa

  • College Creek Cleanup A Huge Success

    Monday, July 27, 2009
    On Saturday, July 18 about 20 volunteers gathered to help clean trash from College Creek on ISU's campus. Their mission was successful, gathering over 20 bags of trash, litter and other items.

  • Green Loans Open Doors for Savings

    Wednesday, July 8, 2009
    Ames Tribune -- Iowa State University's Live Green Loan Fund is on track to prove sustainable practices pay off even when budgets get tight.

  • Cyclers Try Battery-Assisted Bikes

    Thursday, May 28, 2009
    A hundred ISU faculty and staff recently tested electric-assisted bikes loaned to the university by X-Treme Scooters. The Newton firm offered the bikes to support the university's Live Green initiative and asked that employees ride the bikes to work. Batt

  • Up On the Roof, It's Green

    Thursday, May 21, 2009
    Vegetation sprouting on the roof of the Design addition will have many environmental benefits.

  • Not Landfill-Bound

    Thursday, May 21, 2009
    Move-out recycling effort keeps food, clothes, furnishings and electronics out of dumpsters.

  • ISU, Recycling Has a History

    Wednesday, May 13, 2009
    Some parts of campus have been green almost as long as Kermit has. Read about long-time recycling efforts.

  • Iowa State Solar Car Team Tours the State to Promote Solar Energy

    Thursday, May 7, 2009
    Iowa State University's Team PrISUm will promote the power of solar energy during a SunRun to schools and businesses across the state May 11-15. The tour is part of Iowa Solar Energy Awareness Week.

  • ISU Promotes Sustainability Via an All-University Compost Facility

    Wednesday, May 6, 2009
    Iowa State has opened an all-university composting facility that can handle more than 10,000 tons of organic wastes annually.

  • Checking In On the Electric Fleet

    Friday, May 1, 2009
    Six months in, electric vehicles on campus are fitting into some niche uses.

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