The Ozarks Transportation Organization is mapping the future and needs your input for their long range transportation plan, which looks to 2045 and the future of transportation in the Springfield metropolitan region. The OTO is the transportation planning organization for the Springfield region. The OTO includes Christian and Greene Counties, and the cities of Battlefield, Nixa, … [Read more...] about Springfield Metropolitan Regional Transportation Planning
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
There are a lot of very obvious initiatives on campus that visibly exemplify what it means to be a sustainable university. Tailgate recycling, food waste projects in dining halls, Hydration Stations, reusable straws, and easy-to-use waste bins that separate plastics, paper, and regular waste. But there is a newer project that might seem moderately elusive to some students--the … [Read more...] about MSU Bear Pantry: Turning Insecurity into Accessibility
Everything You Need to Know About Fill It Forward Written By Rachel Smith If you are a student or faculty member at Missouri State University, it is safe to assume that you have seen the small, round, bar-coded stickers decorating many people’s reusable water bottles. But you might not be aware exactly what these stickers are, or how such a small adhesive water bottle … [Read more...] about Fill It Forward