Sustainability

Indiana Tech is firmly committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The university’s Sustainability Council brings faculty, staff, and students together to consider programs, policies, and projects related to conservation of energy and other resources. In August 2017, Indiana Tech received the 3R Award for non-profits from the Allen County Solid Waste Management District for its waste reduction efforts.

Our sustainability initiatives include:

providing LED lights in 90% of dorms saving thousands of dollars each month and reducing mercury pollution
receiving certification from LRP Recycling for contributing 16,500 lbs of recycled material from mattress disposal
offering battery recycling in every building on campus
receiving LEED® Gold certification for the renovation of the Wilfred Uytengsu, Sr. Center
promoting an extensive, campus-wide recycling program through educational outreach
participating as founding member in the Northeast Indiana Sustainable Business Council (NISBC), whose mission “is to advance sustainability practices by the business sector through education and certification in collaboration with nonprofit, business, government and education organizations”
taking part in an Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) peer audit program, which takes a proactive approach for universities to meet requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Indiana Tech has fully implemented the Environmental Management System plan, which is based on ISO 140001 Model of Continual Improvement
using disposable dinnerware from sustainable sources only
providing disposable cutlery, plates, and bowls, used through the on-campus catering service, that are made from 100% compostable materials
participating in MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) co-permittee with the City of Fort Wayne, Saint Francis University, PFW and Ivy Tech
labeling all waste containers on campus with trash or commingle designation
placing recycling bins in classrooms, offices, and lounges
recycling approximately 20 cubic yards of cardboard waste during 2018 Fall move-in
offering Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
supplying trash cans on campus that are made with recycled milk jugs