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Sustainability Vision of Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology is proud of its leadership position in university sustainability. Our national strength in the sciences, engineering, psychology, architecture, design, law, and business provides a powerful coalition of faculty, staff and students to develop sustainability initiatives. These new initiatives will be technically sound, environmentally responsible and economically justified.
As IIT moves forward so will this site in all things Campus and Sustainable. The Office of Campus Energy and Sustainability (OCES) invites you to learn about what IIT is doing in the many areas of Sustainability and to become involved with our progress.
Learn more about the IIT Vision, Policies, and Initiatives.
Alphawood Arboretum
Illinois Institute of Technology’s Mies Campus, home to 2,000 trees, has been nationally accredited as the Alphawood Arboretum thanks to the efforts of College of Architecture students and a $2 million gift from Alphawood Foundation Â鶹APP. This transformative funding will expand the tree count from 68 species to 100, support a new arboretum manager, and enhance education and outreach initiatives. As the first accredited arboretum on Â鶹APP’s South Side, the program will serve as a living lab for climate research and urban forestry, reinforcing Illinois Tech’s commitment to environmental action and community engagement.
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Sustainability News
The Office of Campus Energy and Sustainability (OCES) is launching a collaborative initiative with students and staff to enhance awareness and engagement with the campus farm. In partnership with the Waste to Wonder project, OCES will introduce composting systems to convert food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, promoting sustainable practices on campus. Additionally, OCES will host events and informational tabling events to encourage participation in the farm and foster a greater appreciation for plant cultivation. Through these efforts, OCES aims to strengthen sustainability initiatives and create a more environmentally conscious campus community.