Updating your fall wardrobe doesn’t have to drain your bank account and it can even be sustainable! Fall is underway. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler. Sweaters and jackets are becoming a necessity and if you, like many of us, find yourself lamenting the condition of last year’s clothes or even just the lack of … [Read more...] about Update your fall wardrobe sustainably
Spring has arrived! As the hours of sunlight grow longer and the weather gets warmer, the leaves on the trees and the blossoming flowers are not the only things that are undergoing change. There is a reason we have terms like “spring fever” and “spring cleaning”. The change into spring can feel like emergence from a months-long hibernation of sorts, where shorter days and … [Read more...] about Building Sustainable Habits
Missouri State University has made a lot of progress towards becoming more sustainable during the 2022-23 academic school year. These accomplishments were made possible through hard work and cooperation between students, faculty and staff. A brief summary of the year can be found below. Student Engagement Student Government Association (SGA) teamed up with Students for a … [Read more...] about 2022-2023 Sustainability Progress
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
Moving to a new place for long periods of time, such as college, can be a lot of fun. You get to explore, learn new cultures, make new friends, and even more. You can also start to become homesick. Having been from a smaller town myself, I’ve found that I miss the local businesses I could shop and eat at, as well as my usual spots for hiking and hanging out. This blog is meant … [Read more...] about Sustainable Places to Shop in Springfield