Sustainable Idaho

Sustainable Idaho: Meet the New Sustainability Manager at ISU

By Madison Long,

Published December 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM MST

On today’s episode, Madison speaks with Pallavi Pokharel, ISU’s new Sustainability Manager, about her plans to expand sustainability at the university level. According to ISU’s Sustainability website, a sustainability manager is “dedicated to developing a culture that prioritizes sustainability while fostering innovation, progress, and collaboration within the Bengal community.” Pokharel is actively working to reduce waste on campus through more recycling initiatives, spark interest with a potential campus thrift store, and educate college students about sustainability. Students can find Pokharel in the Physical Science Complex, room 104B or message her at sustainability@isu.edu. To learn more about sustainability initiatives at ISU and how to get involved, see their sustainability questionnaire and find out how to sign up for their newsletter.

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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Holly Wilson

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.

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