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An Expected 80% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas EmissionsNo New Taxpayer Dollars ExpendedEIU Recycled 1.1 Million Pounds of Waste in FY10Over 26% Reduction in Campus Energy ConsumptionEIU Has Cut Water Usage by almost 80 million gallons a year

We were "green" before it became a buzzword.

"Our energy conservation is the best in the state, and compared to other campuses our size, we're one of the best in the country," - Gary Reed, director of EIU Facilities Planning and Management.

Research at Eastern

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EIU in the Princeton Review

Princeton Review

Eastern Illinois University is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to a well-known and highly respected education services company. learn more »

REC Tours

Renewable Energy Center

Eastern's old steam plant burned its last coal on Dec. 14, 2010, and the grand opening of the new facility was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Tours of the facility are available for those interested. learn more »

Tree Campus USA

Tree Campus

Tree Campus USA is a national program recognizing college and university campuses that effectively manage their trees and develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests. learn more »


Our focus on sustainability is turning heads across the nation!

EIU is featured in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition." Check out the details here!

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