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Student Spotlight: Alex Wolf

October 10, 2017 by

This week's Student Spotlight features Missouri State University senior, Alex Wolf. Students featured in the Student Spotlights show characteristics exemplified in each of Missouri State University's three pillars: Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competence, and Community Engagement. They also exemplify what daily practices of sustainability look like. You can find these students … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Alex Wolf

Filed Under: Academics, Engagement Tagged With: Community engagement, Environment, Recycling, Student Spotlight, Sustainability

Student Spotlight: Eva Klein

October 8, 2017 by

This week's Student Spotlight features Missouri State University junior, Eva Klein. Students featured in the Student Spotlights show characteristics exemplified in each of Missouri State University's three pillars: Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competence, and Community Engagement. They also exemplify what daily practices of sustainability look like. You can find these students … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Eva Klein

Filed Under: Academics, Energy, Engagement, Food, Recycling Tagged With: Community engagement, Eco-Reps, Environment, Food, Student Spotlight, Sustainability

Get Involved! Bears for Sustainability

October 8, 2017 by

Now that housing applications are out, it’s time to start thinking about where you may want to live and maybe even different campus organizations you’d like to be part of. If you’re a student who wants an easy way to get involved in the dorms, you may want to consider joining a Living Learning Community! What is a Living Learning Community? A Living Learning Community … [Read more...] about Get Involved! Bears for Sustainability

Filed Under: Academics, Energy, Engagement, Recycling Tagged With: Community engagement, Environment, Get Involved, residence life, Sustainability

Student Spotlight: Kara Powelson

September 28, 2017 by

This week's Student Spotlight features Missouri State University junior, Kara Powelson. Students featured in the Student Spotlights show characteristics exemplified in each of Missouri State University's three pillars: Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competence, and Community Engagement. They also exemplify what daily practices of sustainability look like. You can find these … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Kara Powelson

Filed Under: Academics, Engagement, Recycling, Resources Tagged With: Community engagement, Environment, Student Spotlight, Sustainability

Get Involved! Eco-Reps

September 21, 2017 by

Are you a student who is passionate about sustainability and what happens to our Earth? Are you looking to advocate for this beautiful planet and drive others to do the same? Then look no further than Eco-Reps! Missouri State University Eco-Reps is a program where students can help create a more sustainable campus and community. They plan outreach activities such as … [Read more...] about Get Involved! Eco-Reps

Filed Under: Academics, Engagement, Resources Tagged With: Eco-Reps, Environment, Food, Get Involved, Recycling, Reuse, Sustainability, Waste

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What is Sustainability?

Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
There are three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. Pictured is the nested approach to sustainability. In this model, we assume that our economy is dependent on society to exist and function, and both the economy and society are dependent on a healthy environment in order to exist. Something is truly sustainable when it is environmentally, socially, AND economically sustainable.

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