Oct 29, 2021 | Certified Green Office, Green Campus Certifications, News Releases
Have you ever wondered where and how bruised and battered books are restored? The Conservation Unit at the Oak Street Library Facility prides itself on its work restoring historical books and files. The office there can now add sustainability to its list of...
Apr 27, 2021 | Certified Green Office, Green Campus Certifications, News Releases
The International Student and Scholar Services office (ISSS) serves University of Illinois students by providing advising, immigration services, outreach, and much more. Now, ISSS is able to serve the campus community in a brand new way — by committing to be a Green...
Mar 4, 2021 | Green Campus Certifications, News Releases
Greek houses are ingrained in our university’s history, with the oldest dating back to the 1800s. And after more than 200 years, they’re going green. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment designed the Certified Green Chapter Program (CGCP) to...
Dec 22, 2020 | Campus Sustainability, Certified Green Office, Green Campus Certifications, News Releases
Campus is home to five Greek councils, 90 fraternity and sorority chapters, and 49 chapter homes. While a chapter’s first priority for a house is providing a comfortable, welcoming living space for its members, this has become increasingly difficult due to the...
Nov 12, 2020 | Campus Sustainability, Certified Green Office, Green Campus Certifications, News Releases
While the Fall 2020 semester might look a little different, University of Illinois offices are still making it their mission to go green. iSEE designed the Certified Green Office Program (CGOP) to give employees the opportunity to set an example for students by...
Apr 12, 2019 | Green Campus Certifications, News, News Releases
The college lifestyle is fast-paced, encouraging students’ “to-go” mentality and behaviors, whether that be employing reusable coffee cups or Styrofoam food containers. But this type of lifestyle is traumatic to the earth. University of Illinois juniors Julia Irle and...