The holiday season is a time of giving gifts and Americans spend a lot on gifts. In 2022, the National Retail Federation reported that the average American plans to spend $826 on gifts, food and decorations for the holidays. Of that amount, around $500 go toward gifts for family members. With such a large quantity of gifts being given away, it’s important to consider: What’s … [Read more...] about Practice sustainable gift giving during the holidays
When traveling to explore new places and cultures, it’s important to consider how we can make our trips more sustainable to protect communities and the environment. Traveling sustainably doesn’t have to be difficult. Start by supporting local businesses or take small steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Missouri State University’s Dr. David Perkins sheds light on sustainable … [Read more...] about How to take care of the environment when you travel
Missouri State University (MSU) and Bluefields Peoples Community Association (BPCA) will join forces to advance sustainability and community development in the Bluefields Bay, Jamaica, area. This includes the Bluefields Bay community and watershed, and the Robins River watershed areas located in Westmoreland Parish along the south coast of Jamaica. MSU and BPCA signed a … [Read more...] about Missouri State, Bluefields Peoples Community Association enter partnership
During Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Missouri State University as one of its grant recipients to support pollution prevention. “This grant will allow MSU faculty, staff and students to assist Missouri manufacturers in their efforts to reduce waste, conserve energy and save money through pollution prevention technical … [Read more...] about Missouri State receives EPA Pollution Prevention Grant
Amanda Glover grew up on a 400-acre cattle ranch in Mountain Grove, Missouri. The experience was not a positive one. “I disliked it,” said Glover, a Missouri State University student majoring in natural resources and minoring in agronomy. “I asked myself, ‘Why would anybody want to work this hard?’” After high school, she moved away from her family ranch, studying and working … [Read more...] about A passion for using and protecting natural resources