Green Resouces



Category Brief Description The Resource
Indiana University Sustainability Task Force The mission of the Indiana University Task Force on Campus Sustainability is to develop a framework for Indiana University’s plan for sustainability. Specifically, seven areas will be considered- Education & Outreach, Resource Use/Recycling, Energy, Built Environment, Environmental Quality/Land Use, Transportation, and Food.

IU Sustainability Web Site
Campus Sustainability Report
Indiana University Recycling Programs Indiana University is dedicated to recycling and reducing waste for the preservation of the environment. Bloomington Campus
Indianapolis Campus
East Campus
Northwest Campus
South Bend Campus
Southeast Campus
Green Product Certification These websites provide insight into the various types of green certification. Green Seal Environmental Certification
The Carpet and Rug Institute “Green Label” Testing Programs
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System
Policies Indiana University has adopted numerous policies which are designed to mitigate our environmental footprint and comply with government regulations.

Purchasing Department Purchasing Policies
Office of Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Publications and Policies
University Printing Services Environmental Responsibility Statement
What to Buy The Green Seal website provides a sound guide for green purchasing, for both at home and at work. Find a Green Product/Service
Green Resources in our cities City of Bloomington Commission on Sustainability
Environmental Commission
Department of Public Works
Bloomington Utilities
  City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works
Environment Services
  City of Richmond Department of Sanitation
  City of Gary Department of Environmental Affairs
  City of South Bend Public Works Department
  City of New Albany Sanitation Department
News Articles Indiana Daily Student

Environmental Business Club's motion-sensor light project prompts installation in dorm lounges
Student group grows, sells organic food
Residence Hall Association Nalgene program aims to reduce waste
IU, Bloomington drowning at the gas pump as prices rise
Residence Hall Association Recycles

  IU Home Pages IUB treading gently on environment with carpet recycling program
Beans for buses
Building Standards   Architects Office Design Standards
Utilities These links provide information about energy consumption at IU. Department of Physical Plant – Utilities Division (Bloomington )
Campus Facility Services – Utilities Department (IUPUI)
Other Resources   Environmental Protection Agency's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Energy Star Program
Environmental Protection Agency's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines