Currently

• Established campus recycling program
  • Purchased a roll-off to collect all campus recyclables for pick up
  • Worked with the town of Normal to accept glass, plastic, paper, and aluminum for recycling
  • Purchased 900 small recycle bins for each residence hall room on campus
  • Purchased 18 outdoor recycling containers for campus grounds
  • Labeled existing containers with appropriate stickers for recyclables and trash
  • Arranged for city of Bloomington to collect recyclables from fraternity and sorority houses
• In cooperation with the Environmental Sciences Department assess recycling status through in annual Dumpster Dives
• 1986 Energy Management Program-installed Variable Speed Drivers (VSD) into all larger academic buildings and residence halls
• Sealed steam leaks in underground pipes
• Late 80’s-installed a 15,000 pound boiler to be used during off-peak seasons in place of two energy demanding 40,000 pound boilers
• Motion sensors installed in certain buildings for lights
• Fort Natatorium has a dehumidifier that takes water from the pool’s air and returns it to the pool to save energy

Potential Future Programs

• Geothermal heating system for new Welcome Center
• Install energy metering systems on all campus buildings in order to monitor energy use
• Examine the environmental impact of the cleaning products used on campus, and explore alternatives where appropriate
• Examine the environmental impact of the lawn chemicals used on campus, and explore alternatives where appropriate
• Investigate the environmental impact of the heating/cooling systems of IWU’s older buildings and explore potential solutions.
• Partner with the town of Normal with regard to sustainability