Help MSU Reduce Landfill Waste! MSU currently diverts 26% of waste from the landfill.  However, 78% of the waste currently going to the landfill from MSU, can be recycled or composted.  We need your help to increase collection of recyclable and compostable materials.  If you can divert an additional 0.25 pounds per week by recycling, reusing items, or segregating compostable … [Read more...] about MSU Waste Diversion Efforts

The changes that have occurred during quarantine, or social distancing, have been very drastic. MSU students, faculty, and the Springfield community have all had to make adjustments to their daily routines. Many people have had to sacrifice events and classes that they were really looking forward to. There is an overall unease in the world right now. As difficult as these … [Read more...] about Living Sustainably During Quarantine

The Department of Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) recently rolled out a new pilot program in an attempt to diverge demolition and construction waste from capital construction projects that are overseen by the PDC. The program aims to divert waste from the landfill and keep track of what has been recycled. It is a team effort between those in the PDC department and … [Read more...] about Department of Planning, Design, and Construction Introduces New Waste Diversion Program