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Monthly Theme: Conservation

April 12, 2018 by

Every month we try to focus on a new area of sustainability on campus. For April, the focus will be on conservation. Conservation is the act of using, restoring, and protecting natural resources. This blog will focus on conserving energy, water, and wildlife. Why is conserving these resources so important? What are some ways to conserve? Please read on to find … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Conservation

Filed Under: Energy, Waste, Water Tagged With: Conservation, Environment, List, Monthly theme, Natural, Organic, Recycling, Reduce, Save, Sustainability

Sustainability Student Summit

March 8, 2018 by

Do you want to join your fellow Bears for interactive, hands-on sustainability workshops, enjoy free Boomer Mix popcorn, and enter for a chance to win a kayak? If so, check out the Sustainability Student Summit! On Monday, April 9, 2018 from 9 am to 4 pm in Plaster Student Union 308, the Missouri State Eco-Reps will be hosting a Sustainability Student Summit. This event … [Read more...] about Sustainability Student Summit

Filed Under: Energy, Engagement, Food, Uncategorized, Waste, Water Tagged With: Community engagement, Environment, Food, Get Involved, Sustainability, Sustainability Student Summit

Monthly Theme: Recycling

March 1, 2018 by

Every month we try to focus on a new area of sustainability on campus. As RecycleMania continues, this monthly theme will be about recycling! In this blog you’ll find some facts about recycling as well as some tips and tricks to get the most out of your recycling experience. Why Recycle? Conserves natural resources and energy Reduces amount of waste being sent to … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Recycling

Filed Under: Energy, Recycling, Uncategorized, Waste Tagged With: Environment, Monthly theme, RecycleMania, Recycling, Save, Sustainability

Get Involved! Faculty and Staff Involvement

February 21, 2018 by

Each month we provide information on different opportunities students and employees have to get involved on campus and in the community. These opportunities range from simple on-campus clubs and organizations to immersion trips throughout the country, or even world, over breaks. Since Sustainability is such a broad topic, we try to provide a large selection of options for … [Read more...] about Get Involved! Faculty and Staff Involvement

Filed Under: Energy, Engagement, Recycling, Resources, Uncategorized, Waste Tagged With: Community engagement, Competition, Get Involved, Green Teams, RecycleMania, Sustainability

Sustainable Travel Tips

December 11, 2017 by

It’s finally time for winter break! This is a popular time for traveling for most Missouri State students, friends, and family as well. December in general is one of the busiest months for travel. Whether it’s going to visit family, going on vacation, or just trying to get somewhere warmer; everyone is traveling. This blog is meant to help you reduce your carbon footprint and … [Read more...] about Sustainable Travel Tips

Filed Under: Energy, Transportation, Uncategorized, Water Tagged With: Environment, List, Save, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, travel

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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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