Sustainable Nation

Ten years ago, Dr. Cynthia Klein-Banai founded the UIC Office of Sustainability where her team promotes sustainability as part of our campus culture and enhances UIC’s mission of student success, improving public health, and serving the communities of Chicago. The Office promotes the UIC Climate Commitments of Carbon Neutral Campus, Zero Waste Campus, Net Zero Water Campus, and Biodiverse Campus. She has developed applied learning and research opportunities for students through internships, volunteer opportunities, and special projects. Dr. Klein-Banai has a Ph.D. in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Cindy Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Goals for water neutral, climate neutral and zero waste The importance of social equity and diversity in sustainability programs Engaging UIC's Center for Cultural Understanding and Social Change in sustainability programs Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders  Cindy's Final Five Ques