Our Values

About the Office of Sustainability at Knox College

Knox is located in a small city surrounded by prairie and farmland, at the center of the country's freight rail system. We're rooted here and deeply sensitive to the ways in which the human and natural worlds interact. The Office of Sustainability was created in 2012 when Knox College hired its first sustainability coordinator. Since then, we have taken the initiatives started by students and a group of dedicated supporters to institutionalize sustainability efforts on campus.

The Office of Sustainability is managed by the Director of Sustainability Initiatives, with the support of the Campus as a Living Lab Coordinator and a dedicated team of student employees. The office innovates, encourages, and advocates for sustainable and resilient solutions across all departments and at all levels of the Knox community. We are behind the efforts to reduce waste and manage it as a resource, reduce our energy consumption, grow local food, and share resources.

The Office of Sustainability is open to students, staff, and faculty. We are here to help you in making the most socially and environmentally responsible choice in what you do. Come to us early on in a project and we'd be happy to work with you to research and explore innovative and sustainable options and collaborate on ways to implement new ideas.

Campus Sustainability Map

Take a look at this map of Knox's sustainability services. Filter by topic or find what's available near you.