Sustainability by the Numbers

1st
University in the Big10 to receive
Fair Trade University designation
8.16
million pounds of waste composted,
recycled and diverted from landfill
100%
of UI Cambus fleet is
powered by clean-diesel technology
672
Sustainability Certificates granted
to UI students and graduates
$135m
awarded in funding for sustainability
research across the UI campus
$900k
spent every year by UI Housing and Dining
to purchase local foods, dairy, and goods
from local farmers and vendors

Rated “Gold” in Sustainability Tracking (STARS) by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 10 years and running!