Recycling collected by students after tailgating at the University of Northern Iowa. Photo by 350.org, Flickr.
The University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa are now all part of a sustainability rating system.
The Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) allows schools to publicly report information on their sustainability performance. STARS then awards the schools Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum ratings based on their sustainability achievements.
Currently, more than 200 higher education institutions participate in the STARS program.
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About Michael Gallagher
I am originally from outside of Chicago, but I have spent the last five years in Iowa pursuing my education. From 2006-2010 I attended Grinnell College, where I received a B.A. in English. Currently, I am a graduate student in the University of Iowa's journalism department.
In addition to my work for CGRER, I write for the non-profit investigative reporting organization Iowa Watch. Previously, I worked as a freelance writer, primarily contributing to Hoopla (The Gazette's arts and culture publication), and I assistant coached the Grinnell College cross country and track teams for a year.
My interests include writing, running, watching the Chicago Bulls, and . . . environmental news!
