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CBS 2: Iowa City Gets Community Input on Climate Action Plan
After introducing Iowa City's climate action plan to city council earlier this month, the Climate Ac...
Daily Iowan: UI Earns Grant for 500 Recycling Bins
As recipients of a grant from Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful, the Office of Sustainability wil...
UI Receives Recycling Bins Through Coca-Cola/ Keep America Beautiful Grant Program
Coca-Cola with the help of national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful and many other partners and com...
HyperSolar extends research agreement with UI
HyperSolar Inc., a public company developing a new technology to produce renewable hydrogen using su...
Iowa Professor Protects Disadvantaged From Floods
Devastation after Hurricane Katrina led Eric Tate to a career change and a new focus.When IIHR—Hydro...
Daily Iowan: New curbside carts improve access to composting for Iowa City residents
Iowa City residents can now reserve large carts for organic waste to be picked up weekly by the city...
Community planters demonstrate Iowa City’s high regard for local foods
Community planters in Iowa City are taking a break from annual flowers, offering residents a variety...
Sustainable Water Development Program Prepares the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
The Sustainable Water Development graduate program aims to prepare burgeoning sustainability leaders...