News and Events
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Student "Green" House Hits the Market
Tuesday, November 1, 2011College of Design Bridge Studio students recently showcased their completed "Iowa House", designed and constructed to meet the standards of the Iowa Department of Economic Development's Green Streets Program.
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Rare Recycling
Tuesday, November 1, 2011A research group from DOE's Ames Laboratory is finding a way to recycle rare earth metals.
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Sustainability Honored at Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards
Tuesday, August 2, 2011The Regent Universities Sustainability Programs were awarded the top environmental honors by Governnor Branstad.
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Wanted: Your Photos for the ISU Iowa State Fair Display
Tuesday, August 2, 2011This year's ISU Iowa State Fair Display is all about ISUers (near and far) making a difference.
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Artists - Ag Arts Wants Your Proposals
Tuesday, August 2, 2011Show your sustainability through art. Proposals being accepted to showcase agriculture and food.
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Treking toward a Sustainable Future
Tuesday, August 2, 2011A new study by ISU's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center would add a sustainability twist to office desk activities.
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3rd Annual College Creek Cleanup Makes a Splash
Tuesday, August 2, 2011Volunteers from ISU and Ames, families and friends, helped make College Creek, ISU, and Ames Clean and Green!!
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Sustaining Lake Laverne
Wednesday, July 20, 2011Learn about how ISU researchers are improving campus water quality.
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Golden Honors
Friday, July 8, 2011Two more campus buildings have received LEED Gold certification. Learn more about the qualities that earned Hach Hall and the Biorenewables Research Laboratory their honors.
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Sustainable Transportation for One
Friday, July 1, 2011Learn about one ISU Professor's "electric commuting" summer.
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Ames Main Street Farmers Market Opens For Business
Thursday, June 23, 2011Eat your way toward a sustainable future starting with a visit to the brand new Ames Main Street Farmers Market. Opening day is Saturday, June 25th.
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College Creek Cleanup Event Offers Additional Water Qualtiy Opportunity
Thursday, June 23, 2011The 3rd Annual College Creek Cleanup Event will be held July 9th and features a storm drain marking opportunity as well. Registration is open for both events!!
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University Bookstore offers opportunity for ebook testing - FREE!!
Thursday, June 23, 2011Interested in going green with an electronic book... but not quite sure? Here's your chance!!
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Stay-cation and Reduce Your Footprint This Summer
Thursday, June 23, 2011Vacationing at home this summer? There are a lot of GREAT things to do right here in Ames, especially in the (Main Street) District.
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Up on the Rooftop - Horticulture is Green!!
Thursday, June 23, 2011Green roofs are not really new to ISU, but a green roof that is also a classroom is. Learn more about this unique outdoor classroom!!