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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Steve Martin: In pursuit of nearly perfect battery materials, performance
Iowa State University's Steve Martin has answers about the state of his work with batteries and glassy materials. Martin won a major, international award earlier this year that recognizes his engineering achievements.
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