Iowa State University’s campus-wide commitment to sustainability is implemented through the Live Green initiative, launched in 2008. The initiative encourages all students, faculty and staff to actively engage in creating a greener, more sustainable campus. Guided by the principle of meeting present needs without compromising future generations, Live Green fosters environmental, economic and social sustainability across campus operations and initiatives. Collectively these efforts ensure ISU’s commitment in working toward a sustainable future.
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Sustainability at Iowa State University
Defining Sustainability
Achieving true sustainability requires the comprehensive and simultaneous integration of environmental, economic and societal components. Each component supports and influences the others, and only by addressing them collectively can we ensure sustainable solutions.
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Iowa State’s Bioeconomy Institute Names New Leadership, Outlines Next Phase of Growth
Iowa State University’s Bioeconomy Institute is entering a new era with the appointment of director Lisa Schulte Moore, Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agricultural and Life Sciences, and three associate directors—Xianglan Bai, professor of mechanical engineering, Mark Mba Wright, professor of mechanical engineering, and Andy VanLoocke, associate professor of agronomy. Together, they are building on the institute’s 18-year legacy while crafting a new strategic plan to advance a circular, producer-first bioeconomy that intertwines science, engineering, and economics to deliver real-world impact.
August 19, 2025
